
4.4
Forts & citadels
Dongdaemun Gate
Seoul, South Korea
Dongdaemun Gate, or Heunginjimun, was completed in 1398 and stands as a reminder of Seoul’s ancient walls. Its impressive stone structure and night-time illumination invites a closer look at Korea’s storied past.
Good to know
- Best time
- Evening
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
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