This was our last day in Seoul. Our flight back to Manila was later that day. There were still several hours to spare in the morning, and since I knew my friends were not morning people, I decided to push through one more stop on my own ~ and my chosen place is Dongdaemun Plaza!
Looking back, I knew I was visiting during the early hours of the morning, so what was I expecting really to see at this location at that time? I didn't check out beforehand any of the displays that might have been inside because for sure there would be an entrance fee. I think I was just up for a nice morning walk, really. Well if that was the goal (heh this is already 4 years ago), I am sure that I did accomplish that. The morning air was so nice and cold. It was a bit cloudy that day. There were also just a few people around the area so I was more of at peace on my own.
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| The mall is still closed. 😑 |
I could still remember having this argument with Rey, wherein he was justifying why he preferred to go out around noon already each day -- it's because the city thrives more in nightlife activities. Malls open late (around ~10 AM) and in some places, stores close late at night. So why bother waking up early when there's nothing to do yet outside? Well I have to say for this day, he made his point. I was eyeing to drop by nearby malls actually after my visit at the plaza, but since I saw that the mall would not open for the next few hours, I realized I would be short in time. I resolved to just do a mindful walk around the plaza.
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| wide main road across the plaza |
This reminded me of the tour buses in San Fransisco
Aside from dramas, DDP became familiar to me because of variety shows like Running Man.
I was searching for things to do, but I think most areas were closed LOL
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| Hello awkward selfie! I really got to love this jacket that I purchased in one of those subway clothing stores. It comfortably made me warm despite the cool morning |
One of the things that I really loved about the city of Seoul is the amount of art that can be seen all around - from the design of the buildings, to the murals, and statues. And the quality goes up extra when visiting parks or a plaza like this.
One attraction inside the plaza that I read is the LED roses that get lit up at night. Well, I went at the wrong time of the day (😅), but still I think the roses have a different kind of appeal and beauty when seen in daylight.
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| Glass walls - making selfies for solo travels easier. 😁 |
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| I think there's some sort of exhibit on that day (is this the design market?). I passed by these tents with people busy preparing their set up. If only I had a few hours to spare, I would have stayed to check this one. |
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I spent my time walking around and looking at every nook and cranny of the plaza. The overall structure of this building is so unique it feels so futuristic.
After a few more minutes of walking leisurely around, I checked my watch - it was already time to go. 😭With a heart full of peace and gratitude, I left the place to return to our guesthouse to prepare my stuff and ultimately, to wrap up this wonderful adventure. 💓
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