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It is a trail where you can take a walk along the river. The stream is a popular recreational area with walking paths, small waterfalls, and over 20 bridges, providing a peaceful escape in the heart of the city. Cheonggyecheon is also illuminated at night, making it a scenic spot for visitors to enjoy both the natural and urban landscapes. It’s especially popular during seasonal festivals, like the Seoul Lantern Festival, which takes place along its banks.
Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long (6.8 mi) stream and public space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. A natural stream sourced from the Suseongdong Valley in Inwangsan, it was historically maintained as part of Seoul's early sewerage until the mid-20th century, when post-Korean War rapid economic development and deteriorating conditions prompted the filling of the stream with concrete and the construction of an elevated freeway, the Cheonggye Expressway, in its place. In 2003, the city government began an urban renewal project to remove the expressway and restore the stream, which was completed in 2005 at a cost of over ₩386 billion.
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동대문, 東大門
More formally known as Heunginjimun (흥인지문, 興仁之門), the old eastern gate of the city still stands. Though not as impressive architecturally as Namdaemun, the Dongdaemun market is infinitely more interesting than its counterpart.
한양도성박물관
Hanyangdoseong Museum is a museum that contains the history and culture of Hanyangdoseong from the Joseon Dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition room, special exhibition room, data room, and study room.
떡박물관
You can see relics related to rice cake.
홍익대 대학로 아트센터
It is a musical theater and cultural complex consisting of a large theater with 702 seats, a small theater with 150 seats, and two large exhibition rooms. It has the best facilities in the nearby Daehak-ro area.
낙산공
It is a park that runs from Dongdaemun to Hyehwa-dong. From the top of the park, you can see the night view of Seoul.
아루또 소극장
Located in the Daehak-ro district, Aruto Small Theater is known for staging romantic comedies. Since 2023, the theater is showcasing the play "De-minus Back to Fall in Love," a lighthearted romantic comedy. This small venue offers a cozy setting for audiences to enjoy live theater in an informal atmosphere.