Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) - Area information

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

0m 102299 2023-03-23

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1842

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

17.314262320119393m 237563 2024-04-19

288 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2011-1744~7

Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex - Accessory Shops (동대문종합시장 악세사리상가)

107.87816295184993m 53447 2020-06-19

266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2262-0114

As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge accessory shops. Most of the handmade accessories in Korea are distributed here. Colorful accessories with unique designs are available at inexpensive prices.

BLT STEAK (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(비엘티스테이크(JW메리어트동대문스퀘어서울))

111.8611677110258m 125 2021-03-18

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3330

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. The representative menu is steak. One of the top 3 steak restaurants in New York.

The Lounge (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(더라운지(JW 메리어트 동대문스퀘어서울))

111.8611677110258m 91 2021-03-18

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3336

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. Different menus are provided each season. The representative menu is dessert.

Yennal Yeongil Naengmyeon (옛날연길냉면)

118.88426298526667m 170 2021-03-18

31, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-8898

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. A restaurant run by a Chinese. The best menu at this restaurant is cold buckwheat noodles.

Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

118.98954154088095m 0 2024-04-19

1F, 293, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Namhae Gulgukbap (남해굴국밥)

121.83342124147421m 139 2021-03-18

11, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4858

A restaurant that uses only fresh oysters delivered from Tongyeong every day. The representative menu is oyster and rice soup. This Korean cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul.

Hanyangguksu Donsamo (한양국수돈삼오)

121.97940555032145m 116 2021-03-18

9, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4718

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is banquet noodles. A store where you can enjoy grilled meat and noodles together.

Dongdaemun Jeongyuk Sikdang (동대문정육식당)

131.7262898526236m 159 2024-03-15

7-3 Jong-ro 46ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-1541

Dongdaemun Jeongyuk Sikdang is a butcher restaurant specializing in fresh meat located near Dongdaemun Fashion Town. They offer high-quality Korean beef and Korean pork sourced directly from the producers, allowing customers to choose cuts of meat according to their preferences at reasonable prices. Their savory soybean paste stew served in the center of the grill is also delicious. Customers can help themselves to additional side dishes like green onions threads and onion sauce at the self-service bar.

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