About Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Zaha Hadid is the winner of the 1984 Pritzker Prize. So is her creation - a neo-futuristic design that is distinct in its "powerful, curving forms of elongated structures", this is Seoul's pride, her heartthrob. Koreans love this architectural landmark, one of its kind both in concept and execution. Apart from it being a fashion hub with a rooftop park and futuristic retail stores, it also has ecological features such as double-skin facade, solar panels, and a recycling water system built into it. But all that will only fall into perspective once you are done being stunned by the design. Experience the future designed to win you over at first sight.  

Must See

  • Art Halls 
  • International Conference Hall 
  • Museum: Design Museum, Design Exhibition Hall, Design Playground, Design Pathway, Pathway Cafe
  • Oullim Square: Miraero Bridge, Design Market, Information Center
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: an eco-friendly park 
  • Gallery MUN
  • Yigansumun Exhibition Hall
  • Dongdaemun History Museum 1398
  • Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial
  • Seoul Fortress Hall (Yigansu Gate) 
  • Garden Yigansu Gate)

How to reach

The distance from Seoul City Hall, the city center to Dongdaemun Design Plaza is 2.8 km and takes 16 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the subway line you choose.

A taxi or Uber will reach you there in 3 minutes. The easiest and cheapest way to reach DDP will be to take Subway Line 1, 2, 4, 5 to get to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station. After that, take exit 1, which is connected to the DDP. Once you walk out, the DDP is just on the left.

Subway Fare:

Child Fare - 450 KRW

Youth Fare - 1250 KRW

Adult Fare - 1350 KRW 

Under TPass Scheme:

Youth Fare - 720 KRW  

Adult Fare - 1250 KRW 

Fares may be subject to slight variations from time to time.

Tips

  • Self-guided Tour to DDP is free except for events and exhibitions.
  • Parking is available. 
  • There are clean restrooms to freshen up. 
  • For the DDP Structure Tour, groups must sign up on and submit the application form to ddptour@seouldesign.or.kr
  • To visit the Design Playground one may call +82-2-2153-0604 but groups must submit the application form to design_play@seouldesign.or.kr
  • The DDP LED Rose Garden is simply a must-see. It is a garden where thousands of digital roses light up at sunset. 
  • The Plaza welcomes the young and the old equally.
  • There are many events and exhibitions like the Seoul Architecture Festival and the Farmer's Market.
  • Don't forget to visit the restored parts of the Seoul Fortress.
  • There is a coatroom, a dispensary, a feeding room, and a cafe.
  • To the east of DDP is Dongdaemun History & Culture Park; surely worth a visit.

Visit Time

Monday:       Closed

Tuesday:      10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Thursday:     10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Friday:          10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Saturday:      10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Sunday:        10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

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Entrance Fee

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DDP Structure Tour

  • DDP non-reserved Tour (Tues to Sun 10:30 a.m. to 14:30 p.m./ 60 to 80 minutes / 8,000 KRW)
  • Reserved DDP Group Tour (Tues to Sun 10:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m./ 60 to 80 minutes / Adults 8,000 KRW, Students 5,000 KRW / 20 to 40 people)
  • Individual DDP Tour (Audio Guide Tour / Free)
  • Kids Program (Design Playground, Regular Craft Shop / Tues-Sun 10:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. / Price varies)
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Time you can spend

3 to 4 Hours

 

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