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Cheonggyecheon StreamvsChanggyeonggung Palace
Cheonggyecheon Stream and Changgyeonggung Palace are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Cheonggyecheon Stream ranks marginally better than Changgyeonggung Palace. Cheonggyecheon Stream comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 4 publications including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Frommer's
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Frommer's "Night or day, it's a great place to take a stroll, as Seoul's skyscrapers loom on either side of you." Full review
Fodor's "Cheonggyecheon is a cool respite from Seoul's summer heat." Full review
Afar Magazine "Paris has the Seine, and now, Seoul has Chong-gye-cheon." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Featuring the colourful pop art work, Stream, by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, the plaza marks the entrance to the banks of the Cheonggye." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Cheonggyecheon-ro is a stream that runs through the heart of Seoul. There is a well maintained and nicely paved walkway along the stream so locals can go for a stroll or a nice jog in the city." Full review
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I would recommend going there in the day and coming back at night time to see the neon lights glisten off the water.
Changgyeonggung Palace Frommer's
Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Frommer's "Various events (tea ceremonies, reenactments for the king's birthday, marriage ceremonies) are held at the palace on select weekend days." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
". The oldest surviving structure is the 15th-century Okcheongyo stone bridge over the stream by the main gate." Full review
Fodor's "Changgyeonggung stands out for its quiet beauty." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Not to be missed, particularly when the garden's cherry trees are in bloom." Full review
Afar Magazine "while it's not as impressive as some of the other royal enclaves in Seoul, the grounds are green and tranquil." Full review
