DDP Architecture Tour

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) offers the “DDP Architecture Tour,” focusing on spaces for dreaming (Dream), creating (Design), and enjoying (Play). With a guide, participants explore the building designed by Zaha Hadid and the history and significance of the Dongdaemun area where DDP is located.

Tours run regularly from Tuesday through Sunday, with no tours on Mondays, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, or Chuseok Day. Tour times are session 1 at 10:30 (Korean), session 2 at 13:30 (English), and session 3 at 15:30 (Korean). The meeting point is the tour desk on floor 1 of the DDP Museum, and the tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Participants must be aged 13 (middle school age) or older; those under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Participants can book online or register on-site. Online reservations are made through the DDP website (https://ddp.or.kr/?menuno=797)를, and on-site registration opens 10 minutes before the tour begins, subject to remaining availability.

▼ DDP Architecture Tour Route (standard 60-minute course)

1. Tour Desk: Introduction to the history of the ddp site and architect Zaha Hadid.
2. Eoullim Plaza: Explanation of the historical background, including the archaeological remains exhibition area, the unique floating architectural structure, and the space-frame structure.
3. Palgeori: Explanation of connections to Dongdaemun and the surrounding area, and how the space is used.
4. Igansumun Water Gate: Explanation of the restoration of the Joseon-era water gate on Cheonggyecheon Stream.
5. Seoul City Wall / Floodlight Tower: Explanation of the wall's history and role, and the historic floodlight tower and memorial hall of Dongdaemun Stadium.
6. Exterior Panels: Explanation of DDP's aluminum exterior panels and their production process.
7. Grass Hill: Explanation of succulent plants and eco-friendly features.
8. Design Lab: Explanation of the children's Design Playground and the interior structure.
9. Sculptural Staircase: Explanation of the design and technology of the spiral sculptural staircase.
10. Design Trail: Explanation of the trail's structure and uses.
11. Miraero: Explanation of the bridge connecting the past and present.
12. Tour Desk: Conclusion of the tour and further guidance.

[Participation Guidelines]
- Tours operate only at the designated sessions, and joining a tour midway is not permitted. Failure to attend without canceling in advance may restrict future reservations. Receivers and headphones are provided at the start of the tour. English tours are open for booking only to foreign nationals or Korean nationals accompanying foreign nationals.