Culture & landmarks · Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Seen in 5 vlogs
Walk around DDP’s sweeping silver curves and public plazas, or see the building illuminated after dark.
Quick facts
- Suggested duration
- About 1.5 hr
- Reservations
- Walk-in only
- Best time to visit
- Check current hours
What stands out
Walking through the curved silver structures
Observe the scale of this design landmark by walking through the curved silver exterior.
Browsing showrooms and night views
Explore the fashion showrooms or walk the illuminated plaza to see the structure after dark.
Diverse indoor spots
Inside, you can find unique galleries, a cool skincare store like B the B, and various cafes and restaurants.
Based on Google reviews
Watch the visit
From Apple Cheeks’s vlog
What visitors say
Before you go
Written from 5 vlog visits and 35,157 reviews.
- Best for
- Adding a 60–120 minute architecture walk to a Dongdaemun route.
- Don't miss
- The illuminated exterior and large DDP letters after sunset; allow extra time to walk the complex.
- Skip if
- A specific indoor exhibition is essential but its current program is unconfirmed.


