Explore the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and Hongdae (Hongik University Street)
Today you will spend the day exploring some of the coolest areas of Seoul. With a private guide accompanying you throughout this is a full day tour so pack your trainers.
Area
Seoul
Type
Art & Architecture
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Duration
Full Day
Today your private guide and car will meet you at the hotel at 09:00 and first you will head to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), which has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo. Designed by world renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the building's exterior attracts the attention of many photographers with its delicate curves and bold shapes.
Next for this tour you will wander into Hongdae. This is a neighbourhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the
Finally for the day spend some time exploring The Hyundai (Hyundai Department Store). “The hottest place in Seoul”, “Where all things ‘hip’ gather”, “Korea’s newest landmark!” - To simply call The Hyundai Seoul a shopping mall is simply not doing the place justice. The mall is Korea’s first eco-friendly, future-concept department store, bringing together concepts of nature and rest. Spanning over 12 floors and nearly 600 different shops, The Hyundai Seoul has everything you need. From restaurants and clothing stores to even a museum.
After this you will head back to your hotel at around 17:00.
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