Experts' Choice Award Cheonggyecheon Stream
What the experts agree on
Seoul's beloved urban stream offers a peaceful walkway through the city center, perfect for strolling between towering skyscrapers. It's a refreshing escape from summer heat and Seoul's bustling streets, with art installations marking its entrance.
“Cheonggyecheon is a cool respite from Seoul's summer heat.”
– Fodor's
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
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.
New York Times "Across from the market's south gate is one of Seoul's most surprising green spaces, the Cheonggyecheon Stream. The ribbon of water, which flows for miles through central Seoul, dates to..."
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