Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

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www.sisul.or.kr

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+82-2-2290-7111

Cheonggye Plaza was built on Sejong-ro Street, where Cheonggyecheon Stream begins. It was built between Dong-A Ilbo, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration, and Sindap Railroad Bridge, with a length of 160 meters, a x_width of 50 meters, and a total area of 6,962 meters squared. The plaza is decorated with fountains, waterfalls, and walking paths. It was created as a place for meetings, harmony, peace, and unification, to celebrate the significance of the restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream. A miniaturized version of Cheonggyecheon Stream is displayed here, providing an overview of the restored stream. There are also interpretive panels about the 22 bridges that cross Cheonggyecheon stream. Fountains of various shapes create beautiful scenery. Cheonggyecheon Stream is accessible from the square through stairs on the left and Cheonggye Trail on the right. There is also an 18-meter tunnel on the Cheonggye Trail, providing a unique experience for citizens entering Cheonggyecheon Stream from the plaza. After constructing Cheonggyecheon Plaza, the Seoul Metropolitan Government made it a car-free street on public holidays so that the plaza, waterside area, and streets could be used as cultural spaces for citizens to relax. A spectacular sight is created by three-color lights illuminating the fountains and a two-tiered waterfall coming down from a x_height of four meters. Palseokdam, made of eight stones from eight provinces in Korea, was laid along the waterfall's sides.

- Address : Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul


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◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

- Homepage
www.darkhanmari.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese)

- Tel
+82-2-2275-9666

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is a renowned restaurant located in the alley of whole chicken soup near Dongdaemun Market, operating since 1978. Its specialty is dakhanmari (whole chicken soup), a whole chicken boiled in savory and rich broth. Adding finely chopped green onions enhances its refreshing flavor. The chewy rice cakes dipped in the seasoned sauce are also delightful. Additionally, it's customary to enjoy the remaining broth by mixing it with seasoning sauce and noodles, creating a delicious kalguksu (noodle soup).

⊙ Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

- Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2236-9135

Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a whole chicken is boiled in a soup and served with the alley’s special sauce. After the diners eat the meat, the broth is used to make kalguksu (noodle soup). Because the area is home to large-scale apparel and fashion material markets of the Dongdaemun Market, the district is always lively and bustling.

⊙ Black Yak - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 종로)

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⊙ Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

- Tel
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

⊙ Sanghwayutong (Mako) [Tax Refund Shop] (상화유통(마코))

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⊙ The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

- Homepage
https://thessanghwa.co.kr/

The Sssanghwa Coffee, located near Dongdaemun Market, is a tea house serving traditional medicinal teas. In matching with their menu, the cafe is also decorated like a room found in a traditional Korean house. The cafe is comprised of three buildings, with the main building being for orders, and the Byeolgung and Ssanghwagung buildings offering seating. Each traditional tea order comes as a set with food items such as rice porriage, fruit, or rice cakes. The cafe also offers rooms which are very popular, so making a reservation is necessary.

⊙ CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

- Homepage
www.kgc.or.kr

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⊙ JDX - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 종로)

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⊙ Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center / Cheong'o Bag Shopping Center (청계5가 가방도매상가 / 청오가방상가)

- Homepage
https://www.sisul.or.kr/open_content

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center is a place where you can purchase various types of bags at affordable prices. They offer a diverse range of items including handbags, briefcases, suitcases, and school bags. Selling unique models produced directly from their own factory, the prices are reasonable, and the quality is excellent. The shopping center also houses wholesale stores for clothing and bag accessories.



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