Cheonggyecheon

Yesterday we walked down to the Dongdaemun Market area, which is marked by the Seoul Heunginjimun gate. Heunginjimun, which means "Gate of Rising Benevolence" was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. It was first built in the 14th century by King Taejo.

Running through the market area is the Cheonggyecheon ( 청계천). the stream runs from downtown Seoul into the eastern neighborhoods, and until recent urban renewal work in 2005 was covered with roadway. Along the stone wall that runs along the river are five artists’ works dealing with the subject of nature and environment. Lots of local children play in the stream. there is stone bridge across that we walked along, and also we we let the girls take their shoes off and dip their feet in the water to cool down.