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11 Things to do at Cheonggyecheon Stream

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11 Things to do at Cheonggyecheon Stream

1. Check out the Unicorn Horn (aka: Cheonggye Plaza)

Shot during the Hi Seoul Festival. Event tents covering the sculpture's base.

Shot during the Hi Seoul Festival. Event tents covering the sculpture's base.

2. Chill Out Like a Local

Rain or shine, young or old, single or taken, Cheonggyecheon offers a place for leisure time.

Rain or shine, young or old, single or taken, Cheonggyecheon offers a place for leisure time.

3. Attend the Hi Seoul Festival

The week-long performing arts event hosts creative from all over the world. This shot is taken from "Bivouac!" by Sivouplait.

The week-long performing arts event hosts creative from all over the world. This shot is taken from "Bivouac!" by Sivouplait.

4. Visit the Cheonggyecheon Museum

Reproduction of Seoul slums from the 50s and 60s. Located across from the Cheonggyecheon Museum.

Reproduction of Seoul slums from the 50s and 60s. Located across from the Cheonggyecheon Museum.

Old-school dolls on display at the reproduction of Seoul slums.

Old-school dolls on display at the reproduction of Seoul slums.

5. Absorb Art at the Wall of Culture

"Song of Seoul" by Chun Gapbae

"Song of Seoul" by Chun Gapbae

6. Reminisce at the Jonchi Pier

Three pillars left from the Cheonggye Overpass as a reminder of the stream's past.

Three pillars left from the Cheonggye Overpass as a reminder of the stream's past.

7. Witness the 20,000 Wishes

Close look at the Wishing Wall.

Close look at the Wishing Wall.

8. Be with Nature

Ducks grooming themselves during autumn.

Ducks grooming themselves during autumn.

9. Clean Your Dirty Laundry

Note: Please do not literally do laundry at the stream. These abstract washing boards serve as a reminder of the stream's history.

Note: Please do not literally do laundry at the stream. These abstract washing boards serve as a reminder of the stream's history.

10. Watch the Water and Light Shows

If you miss the evening shows scattered throughout Cheonggyecheon, swing by the end closest to Cheonggye Plaza for their lit water features.

If you miss the evening shows scattered throughout Cheonggyecheon, swing by the end closest to Cheonggye Plaza for their lit water features.

11. Walk Under All the Bridges

The diverse bridges on Cheonggyecheon provide a shelter from rain and heat.

The diverse bridges on Cheonggyecheon provide a shelter from rain and heat.

Learn more from the KWOW episode on Cheonggyecheon!



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