Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A riverside walkway with steps, a bridge, and modern buildings.
A traditional Korean pavilion with ornate roof and wooden pillars.
A cityscape at dusk with modern high-rise buildings, a traditional building, and a busy intersection.
A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.
A historic fortress with a moat, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape under a pink sky.

Stay near popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions

Kyunghee University

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Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

NZ$67
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Picture 6 for Activity Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

NZ$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Suspension Bridge

Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge

NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum

NZ$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

NZ$110
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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Our guide on where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

Find the best Dongdaemun-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

A bustling street lined with shops and trees, decorated with hanging lanterns.

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

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