Cheonggyecheon Stream
Park · Jongno, Seoul

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Photo: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It runs 10.9 km as a linear public space with paved paths along the water. Visitors walk or rest on the banks amid fountains and sculptures. Seasonal lighting and events occur along the route.

On day 2 of Seoul: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
1-2 hours
Best time
Evenings in spring and autumn
Getting there
Subway to Jonggak or City Hall stations

Itineraries with Cheonggyecheon Stream

Day 2 of Seoul: Weekend Escape

Changdeokgung and Gwangjang

How Cheonggyecheon Stream fits into a day.
  1. 9:30ChangdeokgungJongno
  2. 12:30JongmyoJongno
  3. 14:30Gwangjang MarketJongno
  4. 17:00CheonggyecheonJung
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Cheonggyecheon Stream questions

How long is Cheonggyecheon Stream?

The full restored length measures 10.9 km. Most visitors cover central sections between Gwanghwamun and Dongdaemun.

Can you swim in Cheonggyecheon?

Swimming is prohibited. The water depth and flow vary and are not intended for recreation.

Is Cheonggyecheon open at night?

The paths remain open and lit after dark. Lighting installations run along much of the central stretch.

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