Cheonggyecheon Stream Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Cheonggyecheon Stream. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Seoul Morning E-Bike Tour
• Seoul Highlights and Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom
• Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 Different Food Tasting
• Seoul Night “Private Tour” (Korean BBQ, N-Tower, Seoul Fortress, Local Market)
• Full-Day Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour (including Lunch and Dinner)

While Cheonggyecheon Stream is free to visit, there are plenty of affordable ways to navigate the stream with the help of a local guide. Morning electric bike tours cost from around US$105, while private tours that help you discover highlights and hidden gems start from US$85.

The best sections of Cheonggyecheon Stream to explore include Cheonggye Plaza at the start of the river, which is home to the recognizable red-and-blue spiral sculpture. Head to the middle section to visit Cheonggyecheon Museum & Ecological Park, where you can learn about the stream’s history. Seoul Forest Connection at the end of the stream is the gateway to several scenic walking trails.

The main activity you can do along Cheonggyecheon Stream is walking; the stream runs for 7 miles (11 kilometers), so it’s possible to wander along its entire length. While you can’t cycle right beside the stream, cycle paths run parallel to it.

Yes, you can visit Cheonggyecheon Stream at night; evening is arguably one of the best times to come, as the stream looks particularly pretty when illuminated. You can watch synchronized water and light shows at Candle Fountain, which makes a nighttime trip to Cheonggyecheon Stream well worth it.

Yes, there’s a huge range of restaurants and cafés near Cheonggyecheon Stream. During special events, such as the Seoul Lantern Festival in November, food trucks sell a variety of hot and cold street food. You can also find ample eateries in nearby Jongno and Myeongdong.