Strolling In The Deep

One of my favourite activities while in Seoul was the relaxing stroll along Cheong Gye Cheon Stream. This stream is the longest stream I have ever walked because we walked from Dongdaemun up until to Myeongdong where our guesthouse is (until my I can’t feel my leg anymore).  The stream actually starts at Cheonggye Plaza until I’m not sure where I the place but it is aroung Sinsoeldong (I think...). Cheonggye Plaza you can stop at Jongak Station (Line 1).

Walking along the stream is suitable for relaxing and strolling with families or friends or with your loved ones. We saw a lot of them brought their family for a stroll at the stream. And there were also couples strolling holding hands probably one of their activities after those stressful hard work at the office. There were also senior citizens doing some walking while exercising in the evening.  You can meet some ducks swimming in the stream as well. Since it was the early spring, there were still leftover of some ice along some part of the stream.

Along the wall of the stream, there were some pictures of the history of Seoul along Cheong Gye Choen Stream. There were houses along the stream during those earlier years. As time goes by, the stream was surrounded by roads and buildings until now.  There were also a big wall of mural contains tiles of cartoon, sketches and drawings called the “Wall of Hope” (not sure done by who). 

At one part of the stream, there was a place called the “Wall of proposal”. They decorated the place with some ‘lovey dovey’ sets so that couples can come here to propose. It was pretty if you go there at night because you can see the lighting effects of the decorations. So if you want to propose to your partner, you can come to Cheong Gye Cheon Stream for the romantic ambience.

There's also an example of old houses during the earlier years. I'm not sue if these houses still in use or just for display purpose only but it was quite fascinating to get a look on the actual old houses while walking and relaxing along the stream.

The feeling of strolling along the stream is nice because after the hectic activities going here and there, it was kinda relaxing walking in the cool and chill environment and avoid the busy road up there. So be sure if you happen to walk pass by the stream, take some time out by relaxing down at the stream ya ~ highly recommended ~

p/s: Lots of pictures of my friend as she is my photography model =P

 

Okay, till next post ~

Anyeong ~