Cheonggyecheon Stream & Cheonggye Plaza.. Walking around Seoul (청계천 & 청계광장)

 Walking around Seoul

                                  Cheonggyecheon Stream 

Until it was restored in 2005, Cheonggyecheon Stream existed only as a neglected 

watercourse hidden by an overpass. Today, it has been transformed into a haven 

of natural beauty amidst the bustle of city life. 

Narae Bridge, expressing a butterfly in flight, and Gwanggyo Bridge, symbolizing 

the harmony of the past and future, are just two of the more than twenty beautiful 

bridges that cross the stream. The ‘Rhythmic Wall Stream’, lined with fine marble, 

sculptures, and Korea’s 8th stone building, Palseokdam, adorn the 

Cheonggyecheon Stream. 

Cheonggyecheon Stream passes close to Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, the 

Sejong Center, Insa-dong Street, Changdeokgung Palace, and Changgyeonggung 

Palace, allowing visitors to easily visit major tourist sites after a leisurely stroll 

along the stream. 

Cheonggye Plaza 

Cheonggye Plaza in Sejong-ro is situated at the fountainhead of Cheonggyecheon 

Stream. From Dong-A Ilbo Building, the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream, 

Cheonggye Plaza stretches all the way to Sindapcheolgyo Bridge. The Plaza is 

roughly 160m long and 50m wide and has a beautiful fountain, an artificial 

waterfall, and a miniature replica of Cheonggyecheon Stream, as well as a walking 

path. The area commemorates the Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project, 

and also symbolizes gathering, harmony, peace, and unity. 

Cheonggye Plaza is roughly 2,500 square meters and is located at the starting 

point of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The square, created based on the design of 

Korean traditional bojagi (a colorful wrapping cloth), features the elegant beauty of 

traditional stonework that is colorful, yet tasteful. The Plaza also includes a model 

of Cheonggyecheon that provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the formerly 

restored Cheonggyecheon Stream. At the Plaza, there are plaques that provide 

detailed commentaries on the 22 bridges that span the stream as well as a number 

of graceful fountains that add to the ambience of the area.

After completing Cheonggye Plaza, Seoul Metropolitan Government designated the 

area as a vehicle-free zone on holidays, providing more leisure space for 

pedestrians. Since then, the waterfront areas of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and the 

surrounding streets have become popular places for those seeking refreshment 

and a variety of cultural experiences. A favorite of many is Candle Fountain, which 

features the magnificent synchronicity of three different lighting fixtures and a 4 

meter-high, two-tiered waterfall. Along the two sides of the waterfall are 

Palseokdam'(wishing wells) made of 8 different stones from each of the nation's 

8provinces. 

Cheonggye Plaza never goes to sleep: visitors can enjoy the fantastic display of 

light and water even at night.

Address

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 

서울특별시 중구 태평로1가 ~성동구 신답철교

Inquiries

1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

For more info: +82-2-2290-7111~3 (Korean)

Homepage


cheonggyecheon.or.kr

Telephone

+82-2-2290-7111~3


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