Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Man-made Landmark in Seoul: Chung Gye Chun











Cheong-Gye-Cheon (Cheong-Gye Stream) is an 8.4 km long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. The massive urban renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed before the rapid post-war economic development required it to be covered by transportation infrastructure. The $900 million project initially attracted much public criticism, but after opening in 2005, has become popular among city residents and tourists.




2 comments:

  1. I loved how you showed the before and after of the region in which the man-made landmark was built. It made a big difference in the look of the city. I really like the fact that people can go and put their feet in the water because I could never see this happening in a river surrounded by a city. It is very interesting!

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  2. I have been there, and it is good place to visit with friends and family anytime.
    Since it has been changed, this place has become must visit place in Seoul.

    -June

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