Yeongdodaegyo Bridge
Yeongdodaegyo Bridge
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JHL
Seoul, South Korea9,341 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
This is the only bascule bridge in Korea which is still lifting today.
But, it's only symbolic procedure and ships don't pass during it's open.
- Once a day at 2 pm.
- The rooftop garden of Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is a good place to look down. The route to reach is a bit confusing in the mall by the way.
But, it's only symbolic procedure and ships don't pass during it's open.
- Once a day at 2 pm.
- The rooftop garden of Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is a good place to look down. The route to reach is a bit confusing in the mall by the way.
Written June 9, 2018
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Ressa
Jakarta, Indonesia92 contributions
Jan 2019
This bridge near Nampo dong, For me quite gloomy without I know the real story behind this.
Many tourist come here when the bridge is up.
Many tourist come here when the bridge is up.
Written May 6, 2019
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J Teo
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,446 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Yeongdodaegyo Bridge (oh wow, that was a handful to type) connects Busan’s mainland to the Yeongdo district on Yeongdo Island. It’s the first bridge that connected the island to the mainland. In its proximity to the ports, the bridge would lift to allow large ships to pass under it and people would gather here just to watch. Strange but true.
The Yeongdodaegyo do have a sad history it it. During the Korean War, many Koreans flea to Busan. As the mass migration occur, Busan became a refugee city for Koreans. They will wait at this bridge, looking out to the mainland to see if their families and friends were fortunate enough to escape. I hate to think about war, and the effects it would have on me if I was ever caught in the middle of one. But I do know this, I would do exactly what the Koreans would have done, wait on this bridge in the hopes of seeing family and friends again.
The Yeongdodaegyo do have a sad history it it. During the Korean War, many Koreans flea to Busan. As the mass migration occur, Busan became a refugee city for Koreans. They will wait at this bridge, looking out to the mainland to see if their families and friends were fortunate enough to escape. I hate to think about war, and the effects it would have on me if I was ever caught in the middle of one. But I do know this, I would do exactly what the Koreans would have done, wait on this bridge in the hopes of seeing family and friends again.
Written August 13, 2017
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ajn287
Auckland, New Zealand57 contributions
Oct 2019
All men remain boys at heart and it was really cool to watch a bridge that lifts up to let the boats past. There is a free tour guide nearby who provides an interesting talk about the history of the bridge.
Written November 17, 2019
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Sandra W
Melaka, Malaysia264 contributions
Oct 2019
This bridge opens up each day at 14.00 and many tourists watch it. A nice touch is the road which has birds printed on it.
Written October 26, 2019
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Chris L
Mountain View, CA199 contributions
Oct 2019
Symbolic of people separated during the war. It's raised once a day. If you really want to see it, go at 14:00. If you know someone with a war connection, go with them, hear their story, and contemplate the past. If you don't, you're going to have a hard time understanding why you're in a crowd of people watching a drawbridge raise.
Written October 17, 2019
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KC O
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia198 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Use as a bridge but all stop at 2 pm for 15 minutes, They will draw the bridge up - non functional but rather ceremonial. That is the best time to visit the bridge.
Its a important landmark as local said that during war time this is the meeting point for reunion with your family member. (rather sad to hear that)
Its a important landmark as local said that during war time this is the meeting point for reunion with your family member. (rather sad to hear that)
Written June 17, 2016
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John & Cindy
Seoul, South Korea32 contributions
Jul 2019
It's a bridge that gets raised at 2PM just exactly as you imagine it. FYI, when I was there it was very crowded with tourists and locals
Written December 22, 2019
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Sadicay
251 contributions
Oct 2019
Stayed in Nampo Area, walking distance. We waited for the bridge to be lifted at 2PM. Though there are no ships. Its still a nice attraction, a lot of tourist and locals.
Written November 3, 2019
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XUANLIN
Singapore, Singapore531 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
We went on a rainy day and expected it to be empty but it was soooooo crowded with tourists and even locals!!
Yeongdodaegyo bridge is one with a sad history so you can search it up to give you more reasons to drop by this attraction.
It opens up once daily for bigger ships and yachts to pass by. Watch my video on my Instagram @xuantravelogue
Yeongdodaegyo bridge is one with a sad history so you can search it up to give you more reasons to drop by this attraction.
It opens up once daily for bigger ships and yachts to pass by. Watch my video on my Instagram @xuantravelogue
Written August 9, 2019
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