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Cheonggyecheon (Korean: 청계천, Korean pronunciation: [t͡ɕʰʌ̹ŋ.ɡje̞.t͡ɕʰʌ̹ːn]) is a 10.9-kilometre-long (6.8 mi) stream and public space in downtown Seoul, South Korea.
Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 11 km long man-made river stretch in the middle of Seoul. There are sidewalks on both sides of the water, plenty of trees and greenery, and locals and tourists either exercising or just enjoying a leisurely walk.
The 10.84 km Cheonggyecheon Stream flows through the heart of Seoul, from Gwanghwamun to Dongdaemun. It is a transformed ecological park of natural beauty after 3 years of restoration project to complete in 2005.
The Cheonggyecheon Stream was originally a naturally flowing river with water falling from Inwangsan Mountain. It was simultaneously a local resource and a hazard for the local residents as it overflowed in monsoon seasons and caused flooding.
Dec 3, 2014 · Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 11 km-long stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon Stream is a restoration of the stream that was once there during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
Dec 12, 2021 · Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 8.4 kilometer (5.2 mile) waterway and public space that runs from west to east through the heart of downtown Seoul. During the Joseon Dynasty, the stream was known as Gaecheon, meaning open stream.
Address: 530 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울 성동구 청계천로 530) Hours: 9:00 – 18:00 daily| Closed on Mondays | Last enter 17:30; Phone: +82 2-2286-3410; Along the stream, you’ll find the Cheonggyecheon Museum, dedicated to documenting the history of Cheonggyecheon and its surrounding area. It’s an excellent spot to ...
It was built between Dong-A Ilbo, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration, and Sindap Railroad <span>Bridge, with</span> a length of 160 meters, a width of 50 meters, and a total area of 6,962 met.
Cheonggyecheon Museum. This museum is a delightful feast to the eye. Cheonggyecheon museum is based on 6 floors with glass exterior, designed to imitate the water of the steam. The museum displays the history of Seoul before the beautification and restoration of the Cheonggyecheon stream took place.
This walking tour takes visitors on a stroll down Cheonggyecheon (Cheonggye Stream), an 11km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
