Cheonggyecheon Stream
South Korea
Cheonggyecheon Stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, just off Sejong-ro Avenue. Cheonggye Plaza roughly covers an area of 2,500 square meters, and is located at the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The square, created based on the design of traditional Korean bojagi (a colorful wrapping cloth), features the elegant beauty of traditional stonework that is colorful yet refined. The plaza also includes a model of Cheonggyecheon that provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream. At the plaza, there are plaques that provide detailed commentaries on the 22 bridges that span the stream, as well as a number of graceful fountains that add to the ambience of the area. The area commemorates the Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project, and also symbolizes gathering, harmony, peace, and unity.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Cheonggyecheon Stream3:23
Welcome to the remarkable Cheonggyecheon Stream, an extraordinary public space stretching ten point nine kilometers near the very heart of downtown Seoul. I am thrilled to be your guide today as we explore this fascinating…
Listen in the app2The Sprawling Walkways Descent3:28
We now step onto the initial descent of the sprawling walkways that serve as the primary arteries of this ten point nine kilometer public space. Observe how the architectural design of this entrance intentionally guides you away…
Listen in the app3The Historic Sewer Embankment3:23
As we progress further down the walking path, we arrive at a section where the architectural stonework takes on a slightly more utilitarian appearance, offering us a profound glimpse into the layered history of this waterway. It…
Listen in the app4The Botanical Greenery Zone3:18
Moving forward along the banks, the landscape undergoes a dramatic and beautiful shift as we enter what can best be described as the botanical corridor of the stream. Here, the stark stone embankments yield to a flourishing…
Listen in the app5The Neighborhood Connection Bridge3:16
We now arrive at one of the most structurally significant and sociologically fascinating features of our walking route, which is the pedestrian bridge that arches elegantly over the water. Throughout the ten point nine kilometer…
Listen in the app6The Artistic Installation Promenade3:09
Having crossed the bridge, we transition into a remarkably dynamic segment of the stream, an area specifically dedicated to the intersection of human creativity and the natural environment. As we navigate this stretch of the…
Listen in the app7The Nocturnal Illumination Zone3:04
As we arrive at this specific bend in the river, we must address one of the most visually arresting aspects of the Cheonggyecheon experience, an element that completely transforms the landscape as the day turns to dusk. We are…
Listen in the app8The Cultural Performance Amphitheater3:16
We have now reached a naturally widened section of the sprawling walkways that functions as an informal, yet highly active, outdoor amphitheater. This is the beating cultural heart of the Cheonggyecheon stream. …
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As we approach the conclusion of our walking tour along the magnificent Cheonggyecheon stream, we reach an access point that leads us gently back up toward the street level, directly into the labyrinthine back alleys of the city.…
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What is Cheonggyecheon Stream?
Cheonggyecheon Stream is a place in South Korea with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 29 min 22 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5687, 126.9855 |
| Last updated |
