Cheonggyecheon — Local services in Seoul

The Cheonggyecheon River is a historic waterway which flows through downtown Seoul. Between 2003 and 2005 it was cleaned, restored to a more natural setting and made part of an urban green space and leisure area for residents and visitors.

You can access Cheonggyecheon River from popular sightseeing areas like Gwanghwamun, Inda-dong, Jongno and Cheonggyecheon. It seems this river stretches around 11 kilometres and includes 22 bridge crossings. There are walking paths on both sides of the river within the area that transects the districts listed above.

We recently visited Cheonggyecheon River during the annual Seoul Lantern Festival, finding the stream filled with various lantern and displays which were delightfully lit up in the evening. These were really nice to see, especially after dark. It was great seeing so many families out as well enjoying their time at this local festival.

Overall, we appreciate the green initiative that the Cheonggyecheon River and enjoyed walking its shallow shores. Being there during the lantern festival made our visit even better. Those visiting during mid November each year will certainly have this to...

Beautiful place to visit right in the middle of the city. I went to the lantern festival happening every november and there were so many people! Tip: If you plan on going to the lantern festival and walk just on one side of the stream do not so it from gwanghwamun side. I did that and regretted it. I think the other end is close to euljiro-3 and it would be better to start there then walk to gwanghwamun as most of the lanterns faced that side. I just saw the lanterns from behind as I was tired to walk the other side of the stream to...

Although it's been a long time, the memories of walking along Cheonggyecheon with a friend, accompanied by a senior from DAU Busan was impressive. The water is very clean and there are several small rapids, with fish swimming in them. Indeed, we did not walk 11 KM, only half of it, and then visited several interesting objects such as Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, Gwanghwamun Square and others. What an...