Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street
청계천헌책방거리 · Seoul · Neighbourhoods & streets
Walking east along Cheonggyecheon Stream, which flows near Sewoon Plaza, you will see a cluster of small bookstores. Books published 30 to 50 years ago, and various out-of-date magazines are piled up in about ten bookstores. You can indirectly experience the old culture and history that formed the basis of K-content, and sometimes you can also find foreign books. Nearby is Dongdaemun Market, a wholesale market selling various subsidiary materials, and Pyounghwa Market (open from night to early morning), where you can browse clothing fabrics, which are excellent places to visit together.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 20 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul |
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