East gate is subject to protect the cultural relics first, originally called the gate of Xingren, is Seoul East Gate City wall. Founded in 1396, emperor, and the Pope during the reign of the rebuilt in 1453, the existing gatehouse was rebuilt in 1869 the reign of the emperor. It is said that the Xingren gate name began in the dynasty (reigned 1455~1468) period. Now generally known for the east gate, but there are also many people in order to return to its original name, and is called the gate of Xingren.
East gate is the biggest characteristic of the door have city of wai. The city is surrounded by the gate over the semicircular wall, because the low-lying, to the enemy, it is built around the city in preparation for the attack of the enemy. Considering the topography, can be found which is very reasonable. Now support the city of stones in different colors, this is because due to repair engineering.
Stone axes center are rainbow door, two layer on the front gate, gate 5, side 2, the roof corner into the pavilion. There are a variety of animal house at the top of the statue, is said to be able to drive evil spirits, very interesting. East Gate of detail technique is relatively soft, mainly for decoration, reflects the architectural style of the late Qing Dynasty typical.
The east front door market most busy time is every night, from all over the world, merchants gathered here, the size of the light to form a unique landscape. When the night has become increasingly strong, shoppers are increasing in number, the market will be more bright lights, traffic road into a mobile parking. Midnight to this shopping are from countries in young, vibrant laughter and multinational culture atmosphere let here become Seoul sleepless city.
Traffic
From the Metro Line 2 Dongdaemun Stadium Station Exit 1, walk 15 minutes
From the Metro Line 4 Dongdaemun Stadium Station Exit 4, walk 5 minutes
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