[Futuristic Seoul] Dongdaemun: Where 600 Years of History Meets the Future
Hello, global explorers! It’s Bitna. In my previous posts, we tasted incredible street food at Gwangjang Market and enjoyed a peaceful walk along the Cheonggyecheon Stream [1]. If you follow the stream down toward Cheonggyecheon 6-ga, you will encounter a massive, silver structure that looks like a UFO has just landed in the middle of Seoul [1]. Welcome to Dongdaemun (동대문) , a district where South Korea's rich history and futuristic fashion culture coexist! 🚀 The Main Landmark: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is the world’s largest atypical liquid-architecture building [1]. It has no straight lines or columns inside, making it a masterpiece of modern architecture. 📸 Bitna’s DDP Photo Spots: The Cave-like Staircase: Located inside the design lab, these swirling white stairs feel like a scene from a sci-fi movie. The Futuristic Exterior: Stand between the giant curved aluminum panels. It fee...