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[History – Ecological Restoration Area]

Cheonggyecheon

Through the newly revitalized Cheonggyecheon, with its fountains and waterfalls, one can see the magnificent restoration of this important water way in downtown Seoul. At the Cheonggyecheon Cultural Center you can see images from Cheonggyecheon’s past and present that are on display.

Walking Course

First Walking Course (2.7km)

[ Route ]	:	Cheongyecheon Plaza-Gwangtonggyo (bridge)-Samilgyo (bridge to Insadong or Jongno)-Supyogyo (bridge)-Seobyeokdari (bridge, plaza and surrounding markets)-Ogansugyo (bridge, Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Fashion Town)
[ Course Time ]	:	Approximately 3 hours
[ Meeting place ]	:	Cheonggye Plaza (Benches to the left of the Donga Daily Newspaper) (Line Number 5 Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, Lines Number 1 and 2 City Hall Exit 4)

Second Walking Course (2.6km)

[ Route ]	:	Cheongyecheon Cultural Center-Dumul dari (bridge)-Muhakgyo (bridge)-Biudanggyo (bridge)-Hwanghakgyo (bridge)-Yeongdogyo (bridge)-Dasangyo (bridge)-Malgeunnaedari (bridge)-Ogansugyo (bridge, Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Fashion Town)
[ Course Time ]	:	Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
[ Meeting place ]	:	In front of Cheonggyecheon Cultural Center (Lines Number 2 and 5 Wangsimni Station Exit 7-Maeul Bus numbers 3 and 8)

http://dobo.visitseoul.net | www.cheonggyecheon.or.kr | cheonggye.seoul.go.kr

Cheonggyecheon Management Center(02-2290-7113)

Tourist Attractions

The Cheonggyecheon, or Cheonggye Stream as it is sometimes called, is a natural stream located in the heart located in the heart of downtown Seoul. It was traditionally dry through the fall and winter, but would run high as the rainy season came in the summer. It was covered with cement in 1958 by Syngman Rhee and later a highway was built above it. In 2003, then mayor of Seoul Lee Myung-bak initiated a project to remove the road and restore the river in an attempt to beautify the downtown area. Cheonggyecheon is a beautiful escape in the heart of the city and is surrounded by various cultural sites and shops on either side. There are also various cultural performances held in this area in the stages and plazas for the benefit of the people.
(Tel. 02-2290-7113 Website – http://dobo.visitseoul.net, http://www.cheonggyecheon.or.kr,http://cheonggye.seoul.go.kr)

Dongdaemun Fashion Town

Dongdaemun Fashion Town houses Korea's largest clothing wholesale market, wedding goods market, Gwanghee Market specializing in fur and leather, flea market, and modern fashion malls such as Doosan Tower, Migliore, and Freya Town. At the modern fashion malls you can enjoy various events such as fashion shows, festivals, hip-hop dance contests in addition to shopping. The malls also have cultural facilities such as multiplex theaters open 24 hours a day, Toy Land, and game rooms.

Tuesday

02-732-1932

Cheonggyecheon Museum

Monday

02-2286-3409~10

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