Walking around Seoul ,Cheonggyecheon Stream & Cheonggye Plaza (청계천 & 청계광장)

                       Walking around Seoul

                                  Cheonggyecheon Stream 

Until it was restored in 2005, Cheonggyecheon Stream existed only as a neglected 

watercourse hidden by an overpass. Today, it has been transformed into a haven 

of natural beauty amidst the bustle of city life. 

Narae Bridge, expressing a butterfly in flight, and Gwanggyo Bridge, symbolizing 

the harmony of the past and future, are just two of the more than twenty beautiful 

bridges that cross the stream. The ‘Rhythmic Wall Stream’, lined with fine marble, 

sculptures, and Korea’s 8th stone building, Palseokdam, adorn the 

Cheonggyecheon Stream. 

Cheonggyecheon Stream passes close to Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, the 

Sejong Center, Insa-dong Street, Changdeokgung Palace, and Changgyeonggung 

Palace, allowing visitors to easily visit major tourist sites after a leisurely stroll 

along the stream. 

Cheonggye Plaza 

Cheonggye Plaza in Sejong-ro is situated at the fountainhead of Cheonggyecheon 

Stream. From Dong-A Ilbo Building, the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream, 

Cheonggye Plaza stretches all the way to Sindapcheolgyo Bridge. The Plaza is 

roughly 160m long and 50m wide and has a beautiful fountain, an artificial 

waterfall, and a miniature replica of Cheonggyecheon Stream, as well as a walking 

path. The area commemorates the Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project, 

and also symbolizes gathering, harmony, peace, and unity. 

Cheonggye Plaza is roughly 2,500 square meters and is located at the starting 

point of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The square, created based on the design of 

Korean traditional bojagi (a colorful wrapping cloth), features the elegant beauty of 

traditional stonework that is colorful, yet tasteful. The Plaza also includes a model 

of Cheonggyecheon that provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the formerly 

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.

After completing Cheonggye Plaza, Seoul Metropolitan Government designated the 

area as a vehicle-free zone on holidays, providing more leisure space for 

pedestrians. Since then, the waterfront areas of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and the 

surrounding streets have become popular places for those seeking refreshment 

and a variety of cultural experiences. A favorite of many is Candle Fountain, which 

features the magnificent synchronicity of three different lighting fixtures and a 4 

meter-high, two-tiered waterfall. Along the two sides of the waterfall are 

Palseokdam'(wishing wells) made of 8 different stones from each of the nation's 

8provinces. 

Cheonggye Plaza never goes to sleep: visitors can enjoy the fantastic display of 

light and water even at night.

Address

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 

서울특별시 중구 태평로1가 ~성동구 신답철교

Inquiries

1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

For more info: +82-2-2290-7111~3 (Korean)

Homepage


cheonggyecheon.or.kr

Telephone

+82-2-2290-7111~3


AND 

Have you ever heard or seen korea traditional  costume?

If you have seen, it’s really beautiful dress.

We called it Han-Bok.

Hanbok is our korea traditional costume dress.There are various styles hanbok 

court dress ,korean geisha, basic (cho-go-ri),Korean wedding dress.

So if you want to experience a traditional hanbok , please come to hongdae 

Goguan.(Goguan has Myeong-dong ,insadong branch also.)

Goguan is korea traditional hanbok studio.

So You can feel traditional korea culture and beauty by trying our dresses.

You can try our hanbok with your friends and can take a valuable picture in

goguan studio.

And you can experience at hongdae Trick eye(3D art museum)

museum is nearby so that you can visit the place too.

Also I hope you enjoy ,diverse and amusing in the self studio zone.

You just enjoy the korean traditional costumes with hongdae goguan studio.

MUST DO IN KOREA, korea traditional costume studio goguan.

Have a nice travel in korea.(korea tour,korea attraction,Walking around Seoul)


Goguan studio Homepage

www.goguan.net

Hongdae goguan Telephone



+82-2-326-4222

Itaewon Tourist Zone(Seoul trip,seoul Tourist,korea tour,Tourist Attractions )

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone designated in 1997 among the 5 special 

tourist zones in Seoul. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live 

and is widely recognized by international visitors. 

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s, when Korea hosted 

the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as 

international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has been a popular travel 

destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, as well as leather 

products are famous in particular. This is a go-to street for shopping and 

entertainment. The street is crowded with shopping malls selling clothes and bags, 

as well as accommodations including hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities 

and travel agencies. With about 2,200 shops and stores lining every street, visitors 

can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous is Antique Furniture Street 

where more than 100 shops stretch from Hamilton Hotel to Hangangjin Station. 

At night, Itaewon is brilliantly illuminated by nightlife for those from abroad and 

home alike. Travelers can taste cuisines and cultures from around the globe on 

World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants owned by foreigners. Since the 

late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the 

Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into streets 

of cultural diversity. In October, the “Itaewon Global Village Festival” takes place 

with a range of performances and events. 

Visitors can use foreign currencies, including the US dollar and the Japanese Yen. 

Store staff can speak English, Japanese and Chinese. 

Itaewon is easy to transport because of the center based in seoul.

AND You can feel another foreign country in korea.



Itaewon  Address

Hannam-dong and Itaewon-dong in Seoul


Inquiries

1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

For more info: +82-2-797-7319

Homepage

www.itaewon.or.kr/


http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_2_6_1.jsp


* Tourist Attractions 

40 restaurants run by foreigners, Hamilton Hotel, Art Museum, nightclubs, Antique 

Furniture Street, etc. 

Telephone

+82-2-797-7319

Current Status

Special Tourist Zone designation date: 

September 29, 1997 (First designated zone in Seoul)

Parking Facilities

6 parking lots around the hotels, shopping malls and restaurants are available.

Facilities for the Handicapped

2,000 low-floor buses for people in wheelchairs are available downtown. 

Escalators and elevators are available at subway stations.

Directions

[Subway] 

Itaewon Station / Noksapyeong Station / Hangangjin Station (Seoul Subway Line 6)



AND 

Have you ever heard or seen korea traditional costume?

If you have seen, it’s really beautiful dress.

We called it Han-Bok. 

Hanbok is our korea traditional costume dress.

There are various styles hanbok court dress , korean geisha, basic 

(cho-go-ri),Korean wedding dress.

So if you want to experience a traditional hanbok , please come to 

ihongdae  Goguan.

(Goguan has Myeong-dong ,insadong Goguan branch also.)

Goguan is korea traditional hanbok studio.

So You can feel traditional korea culture and beauty by trying our dresses.

You can try our hanbok with your friends and can take a valuable picture in 

goguan studio.

If you come to hongdae goguan studio, you can experience at hongdae Trick 

eye(3D art museum)museum is nearby so that you can visit the place too.

Also I hope you enjoy ,diverse and amusing in the self studio zone.

You just enjoy the korean traditional costumes with goguan studio.

MUST DO IN KOREA, korea traditional costume studio goguan.


Have a nice travel in korea.(korea tourism)


Goguan studio home page

www.goguan.net

Hongdae goguan Telephone


+82-2-326-4222