📝 1. Overview
Flowing through the heart of downtown Seoul, Cheonggyecheon is a revitalized urban stream that offers locals and travelers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle. Stretching nearly 11 km, the area near Jongno is especially scenic — perfect for romantic walks, night strolls, and photo sessions under bridges lit with LED art. Whether you’re here to unwind, people-watch, or explore nearby cultural sites, Cheonggyecheon delivers Seoul’s modern serenity.
🌟 2. Highlights
🌉 Cheonggye Plaza – Start of the stream with a cascading waterfall
🌆 Night Illumination – Beautiful LED light displays under the bridges
🎨 Gwangtonggyo Bridge Artworks – Traditional motifs with a modern twist
🧘 Streamside Pathways – Ideal for jogs, dates, or solo relaxation
🎭 Nearby Cultural Hotspots – Close to City Hall, Gwanghwamun, and Jongno
🎏 Lantern Festival (Nov) – Thousands of floating lanterns light up the stream
🪷 Natural Oasis – Fish, birds, and urban greenery right below the streets
💡 3. Tips
📸 Top photo spots:
- At the beginning: Cheonggye Plaza waterfall (especially at night)
- Gwanggyo Bridge reflection shots
- Near Dongdaemun at night for colorful streams
💡 Best time: sunset to early night for lights
🚶 Most people walk from west (Jongno) to east (Dongdaemun)
🧃 Grab a drink/snack before heading down – no food stalls by the stream
👟 Comfortable shoes – lots of walking possible along the whole stream
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 around Cheonggyecheon
- Gwangjang Market (광장시장)
🥟 Famous food market with bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak kimbap & more
📍 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🕒 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Daily)
🚶 10 min walk from Cheonggyecheon (Jongno 5-ga area) - Jongno Bindaetteok (종로 빈대떡)
🍳 Crispy Korean-style pancakes with makgeolli
📍 32-10 Jongno 5(o)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
🚶 7 min from Cheonggye Plaza - Ojangdong Heungnamjip (오장동 흥남집)
🍜 Cold buckwheat noodles (naengmyeon) specialty, North Korean style
📍 129 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
🕒 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
🚶 12 min walk toward Dongdaemun direction
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Gyeongbokgung/Insadong Area:
🚇 Line 5 to Gwanghwamun or Line 1 to Jonggak → Walk to Cheonggye Plaza (~5–10 min)
📍 From Dongdaemun Area:
🚇 Line 1 or 4 → Dongdaemun Station → Walk west along the stream
📍 Getting Around
🚶 Streamside is pedestrian-only – enjoy the calm atmosphere
🚴 Biking not allowed on the stream paths, but rental stations nearby
📷 Lantern Festival (Nov) is especially photogenic – arrive early for best views
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