Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) Introduction At Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, traditional buildings, relics, ruins, and cutting edge modern cultural facilities come together harmoniously. Seoul Fortress, Igansumun Water Gate, Dongdaemun History Exhibition Hall, Dongdaemun Excavation Site Exhibition Hall, Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial Hall, an event hall, and Design gallery can all be found at the park. Also, the remains of the old Dongdaemun Baseball Stadium can still be seen, including two stadium light towers used for night games and a giant torch. During the construction work of the park, remains and relics were unearthed, including Igansumun Water Gate and Chiseong (the first defense facility found) of Seoul Fortress, 44 buildings sites from as early as the Joseon Dynasty including Hadogamteo Site (military training ground), and 1,000 relics including Joseon Baekja (white porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty) and Buncheong Sagi (grayish blue powdered ceramics) from the early Joseon Dynasty through the Japanese colonial rule period. The excavated relics and remains will be restored and exhibited around the park. Opening date October 27, 2009 Closed N/A (Open all year round)-New Year's Day, Seollal & Chuseok Day Activity Information [Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Program for groups] Time: total 1 hr (includes moving time) 4 exhibition hall tour by each group (varies by the number of group) Number of participants: 20-39 people (for 1 group) / 40-70 people (for 2 groups) / 71+ (for over 3 groups) Classified by the number of groups 1st Group: Event hall - memorial hall - history hall - design gallery 2nd Group: Event hall - memorial hall - history hall - design gallery 3rd Group: Design gallery - history hall - event hall - memorial hall [Dongdaemun Design Plaza Architectural Tour Program] Time: total 1 hr (includes moving time) Eligibility: Students related to architecture and interior architecture, students studying design, groups related to design, design-focused goverment offices Contents: lecture of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) architecture and interior, visiting the construction site and exploring the park Number of participants: 20 and more people Venue: Promotion hall and construction site at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Tour guide: DDP hands-on staff and outside lecturer Language: Korean (for other foreign languages, guides will translate Korean into other languages.) ※ The schedule is subject to change. Operating Hours [Park] 00:00-24:00 [Watching facility] 10:00~19:00 Activity Fees Free Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Designated restroom Reservation Info. for Natives Prior reservation required for 20 or more guests +82-2-2266-7330 Ext. 1 Interpretation Services Offered Available in English, Chinese, Japanese Address 281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 중구 을지로 281 (을지로7가) Type Parks Inquiries • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2266-7077 (Daytime) +82-2-2266-7083 (Nighttime) +82-2-2266-7088, DDP Pomotion center +82-2-2266-7330~1 Homepage http://ddp.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) www.seouldesign.or.kr/main.jsp (Korean only) Please subscribe on Bright Ideas Channel:    / @rhodcasabuenavlog   click also the bell button to receive more updates. Disclaimer: 1. "no copyright intended" 2. "its fair use" No copyright is claimed and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed , I assert that such alleged infringement is permissible under U.S. and Philippine copyright law. If you believe material have been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact the poster. 3. This Video is not associated with any company or products mentioned on the video. 4. No intention to infringe photos or audio used in this video. 5. Video is not sponsored or paid for promotions