| Cheonggyecheon Stream

 

The original Cheonggyecheon Stream was a long stream

that predated the city of Seoul. The stream connected

connected the nearby mountains to the Hangang river.

During the Joseon Dynasty, the stream was known as

Gaecheon, meaning open stream. King Taejong, who

reigned from 1400 to 1418, strengthened the banks

of the stream and built its iconic bridges. Refurbishment

work became a national project during the reign of

King Yeonjo, who ruled from 1724 to 1776. Created

as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon

is now an 11 km long modern stream that runs through

downtown Seoul.

 

 

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ADDRESS.     Changshin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul