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Understand Avenue

Understand Avenue

Seongsu

A vibrant public-benefit cultural space constructed from 116 colorful shipping containers stacked 1-3 stories high. Created through collaboration between Seoul City, Seongdong-gu, and Lotte Duty Free, this award-winning architecture (2017 Seoul Architecture Award) hosts rotating pop-ups, performances, exhibitions, and community events at the entrance to Seoul Forest.

Price Range: Free
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Understand Avenue

A vibrant public-benefit cultural space constructed from 116 colorful shipping containers stacked 1-3 stories high. Created through collaboration between Seoul City, Seongdong-gu, and Lotte Duty Free, this award-winning architecture (2017 Seoul Architecture Award) hosts rotating pop-ups, performances, exhibitions, and community events at the entrance to Seoul Forest.

Location

63 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (3-minute walk from Seoul Forest Station Exit 3 or 4, Bundang Line)

Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, closed weekends and holidays. Free admission. Over 1.3 million visitors annually enjoy this Instagram-worthy container village. Phone: 02-725-5526 (weekdays 9:30am-6:30pm). Perfect for photos during golden hour.

Gallery

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