Cheonggyecheon Stream
Jongno and Insadong, Seoul
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
An 11 km restored stream through central Seoul, from Cheonggye Plaza to the Han River. It passes under 22 bridges.
Insider tip
The main entry is at City Hall station exit 4. Access may be restricted in rain for safety.
What the guides say about Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 11 km restored stream through central Seoul, from Cheonggye Plaza to the Han River. It's free and open 24 hours, though access can be restricted in rain.
Last season's was the 17th Seoul Lantern Festival: 12 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, 18:00 to 23:00, free, along Cheonggyecheon, according to Visit Seoul.
What's on at Cheonggyecheon Stream
Upcoming events at Cheonggyecheon Stream and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Seoul Lantern Festival 2026
Station Gwanghwamun (Line 5), exit 5
The city's 2026 schedule lists the lantern festival for December without exact dates. The 2025 edition ran Dec 12, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 along Cheonggyecheon, from Cheonggye Plaza to Samil-gyo Bridge. The 2026 dates haven't been announced.
bobbsled, CC BY-SA 2.0 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
The 2025 edition ran 26 Sep to 18 Nov. The city says it is preparing the sixth edition for 2027 (held in odd years), but dates haven't been announced.
Cheonggyecheon Media Art: Cheonggye Soul Ocean
Time 18:00 to 22:00 daily (19:00 to 22:00 June to August)
Nightly media art show under Gwanggyo Bridge on the Cheonggyecheon stream. Runs 18:00 to 22:00 daily, and 19:00 to 22:00 from June to August. Temporarily closed during heavy rain. Free.
CSC SERIES III : Intaking and Overflowing
Time 15:00
Show at CKL스테이지, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
Seoul Autumn Festa 2026
A citywide performing arts festival. Visit Seoul lists Sept 18 to Nov 29, 2026, the city's announcement lists Sept 19 and its schedule says Sept 21, all ending Nov 29.
Smaller local events nearby
Seoul City Hall walk-in tour Exhibition
Tuesday to Sunday. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Seoul City Hall Main Building, in front of the City Hall model on 1F, Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
The 60-minute on-site tour starts at 14:00 and 15:30 on Tuesdays to Fridays, with 10:00 and 11:30 added on Saturdays and Sundays. Languages: English at 14:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Chinese on Wednesdays and Japanese on Fridays. The tour is closed on Mondays and holidays.
Tue to Fri 14:00 and 15:30; Sat and Sun 10:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 15:30 · Map · Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government
K-Drama Exhibition: Scenes to Destinations Exhibition
18 September to 19 November, Tuesday to Sunday. Next: Tue 3 Nov · HiKR Ground, 4th floor, Jung-gu
Exhibition on the 4th floor of HiKR Ground, in the Korea Tourism Organization building at Cheonggyecheon-ro 40 (address as printed), Jung-gu. The city's media hub page lists it from 18 September to 19 November, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 20:00, closed Mondays, admission free.
Free · 10:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Media Hub · K-DRAMA EXHIBITION: Scenes to Destinations 하이커 그라운드
Nearby
Around Jongno and Insadong
Temples, craft shops and the late-night market
Jongno is the old main street of the city. Insadong-gil has craft shops and tea houses, Jogyesa is the only traditional temple in the centre, and Gwangjang Market feeds people until 23:00. Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung are the quieter heritage sites on the east side.
Jongno and Insadong has 9 places on the Roam Seoul map: 3 palaces and temples, 2 shops, 1 park or garden, 1 museum, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Jongno and Insadong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Cheonggyecheon Stream?
- 37 Mugyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- How do I get to Cheonggyecheon Stream?
- The nearest station is City Hall (Line 1 or 2), exit 4. Cheonggyecheon Stream is in Jongno and Insadong, Seoul.
- How much does Cheonggyecheon Stream cost?
- Nothing. Cheonggyecheon Stream is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Cheonggyecheon Stream?
- Plan for 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Cheonggyecheon Stream?
- Evening.
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