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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 Cheong Gye Cheon Museum you can see images from Cheonggyecheon's past and present that are on display.

Walking Course

First Walking Course (2.7km)

[ Route ]	:	Cheonggye Plaza-Gwangtonggyo (bridge)-Samilgyo (bridge to Insadong or Jongno)-Supyogyo (bridge)-Seobyeokdari (Bridge to Gwangjang Market and Bangsan Market)-Ogansugyo (bridge to Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Fashion Town)
[ Course Time ]	:	Approximately 2 hours
[ Meeting place ]	:	Cheonggye Plaza (Benches to the left of the Donga Ilbo Building) (Line Number 5 Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, Lines Number 1 and 2 City Hall Exit 4)

Second Walking Course (2.6km)

[ Route ]	:	Cheong Gye Cheon Museum - Shantytown Theme Zone - Dumuldari (bridge) - Gosanjagyo(bridge) - Muhakgyo(bridge) - Biudanggyo(bridge) - Hwanghakgyo(bridge) - Seoul Folk flea Market
[ Course Time ]	:	Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
[ Meeting place ]	:	In front of Cheong Gye Cheon Museum (Line Number 2 and 5 Wangsimni Station Exit 7-Shuttle 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.

Cheonggyecheon Museum

The Cheonggyecheon Museum offers visitors the chance to see the past, present and future of the stream as well as its entire restoration process.

Sunday

02-2286-3409~10

http://www.cgcm.go.kr

Seoul Folk Flea Market

In the Seoul Folk Flea Market, Shoppers can buy daily necessities, tourist products, and traditional products and food at reasonable prices at this famous flea market. It is visited by many domestic and foreign tourists.

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