Cheonggyecheon Stream in Central Seoul
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Date: 2021-06-24

This natural creek that flows through central Seoul was covered over by highways in the post-Korean War economic boom. Seven miles of the creek were uncovered as part of an urban revitalization project and turned into an outdoor recreation area, opening in 2005.

There are now seven miles of creek-side hiking, walking and biking trails. It really has changed the CBD of Seoul by bringing an artery of green into what was a very urbanized, crowded area. The creek is also home to the spectacular Seoul lantern festival, held each November. Ornate, lighted paper lanterns are displayed in and along the creek and each night thousands of people line the creek and view the floating artwork.