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Cheonggyecheon Stream 
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Cheonggyecheon Stream used to exist merely as an overpass neglected in 1970 until it was restored in 2005, becoming 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 featured along the path of the stream. The ‘Rhythmic Wall Stream’, lined with fine marble, various sculptures, and Korea’s 8th stone building, Palseokdam, adorn the Cheonggyecheon Stream. Cheonggyecheon Stream offers many beautiful sights to see and enjoy: l The grand fountain, located in Cheonggye Plaza l Dapgyonori on the Gwangtong Bridge - a ritual of crossing the bridge on the first full moon of the new year to ensure that for one year, the one who crosses will not have any leg ailments. l A ceramic mural of a king making a grand voyage to Hwaseong, Jeongjobanchando l A colorful cloth wall made of fabrics from Dongdaemun’s fashion district l A cultural wall painting by 5 local artists l A reproduction of an area where folk woman used to do their laundry l A wishing wall, where more than 20,000 people have written their deepest desires l A tunnel fountain l Jonchigyogak, an angle of intersection left behind when the Cheonggye overpass was removed l The aquatic life dwelling among the willows Furthermore, the Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, the Sejong Center, Insa-dong Street, the Changdeokgung Palace, and the Changgyeonggung Palace all lie adjacent to the Cheonggyecheon Stream, allowing visitors to easily visit the tourism sites after a leisurely stroll along the stream. |
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* Tour by foot A tour of Cheonggyecheon Stream by a cultural heritage guide (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) Course 1 (Cheonggye Plaza -> Ogansu Bridge): est. 3 hours Course 2 (Cheonggye Cultural Center -> Ogansu Bridge): est. 2 hours 30 minutes Seoul City Tours (02-3707-9453~4 : Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) Gwanghwamun Tourist Information Center (02-735-8688: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) ※ Please apply 3 days before the desired date of the tour. *Cheongyecheon Stream 2-story bus tour - Departure Location: In front of Gwanghwamun Donghwa Duty Free Shop (Subway Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station Exit#6) - Departure Times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 19:00 - Tour Lengths: 100min ~ 120min (times change depending on traffic) - Bus Passenger Limit: 73 Persons (2nd floor 55 people, 1st floor 18 people) - Resting Days: Mondays (If the Monday is a holiday, regular operations will commence) - Admission Fee: adults 5,000 won / high-school students and younger 3,000 won - Contact: Gwanghwamun Tourist Information Center (02-735-8688 Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) |
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| Walking Tour info - English, Japanese and Chinese available - 3 times a day: from Cheonggye Plaza to Ogansu Bridge, from Cheonggye Museum to Ogansu Bridge - Reservation : Tel. 02-397-5908 (please reserve 5 days in advance) |
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Subway Line 1: City Hall Station, Jonggak Station, Jongno 3-ga Station, Jongno 5-ga Station, Dongdaemun Station, Sinseoldong Station Line 2: Euljiro 1-ga Station, Euljiro 3-ga Station, Euljiro 4-ga Station, Sindang Station, Sangwangsibni Station Line 3: Jongno 3-ga Station Line 4: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Line 5: Gwanghwamun Station Exit towards Cheonggyecheon Stream |
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