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Woljeonggyo Bridge
Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea
Woljeonggyo Bridge is a reconstructed wooden bridge originally built in 760 AD during the Unified Silla period. It was destroyed during the Joseon dynasty and rebuilt between 2008 and 2018, becoming the largest wooden bridge in Korea. The bridge spans 66.15 meters and features traditional Korean architectural elements. It is illuminated at night, creating a picturesque scene, and is a popular spot for photography and leisurely walks.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Woljeonggyo Bridge
Welcome to the banks of the Namcheon Stream, where the magnificent Woljeonggyo Bridge stretches proudly across the water. The name Woljeonggyo translates beautifully to the Shadow of the Moon Bridge, and as you stand here taking…
Listen in the app2The Gate Tower and Stone Lions
As we approach the grand entrance of the bridge, your eyes are immediately drawn upward to the soaring, two story gate tower. This massive pavilion structure, with its gracefully curving tiled roof, acts as a monumental threshold…
Listen in the app3Inside the Covered Corridor
Now, we step inside the covered wooden corridor of Woljeonggyo. Instantly, the environment changes. …
Listen in the app4Engineering the Namcheon Stream
Stopping near the center of the span, let us gaze out over the Namcheon stream. This waterway originates from the northwestern valley of the distant Tohamsan Mountain and flows powerfully toward the sacred peaks of Namsan. …
Listen in the app5The Second Floor Exhibition
Let us now ascend the rather steep wooden stairs located near the gatehouse to access the second floor mezzanine level. Please watch your step, as the incline is sharp, reflecting the traditional architectural design that…
Listen in the app6The Legend of Monk Wonhyo
As we descend the stairs and return to the main deck, looking out toward the downstream waters, it is the perfect moment to recount one of the most famous and romantic legends associated with this river crossing. The story…
Listen in the app7The Stepping Stones of Namcheon
Having crossed the entirety of the bridge, we exit the southern gatehouse. Take a moment to walk down the embankment toward the edge of the Namcheon stream. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of the Woljeonggyo Bridge, stepping back onto the solid banks of the Namcheon stream, let us reflect on the profound resilience of cultural memory. For hundreds of years, this magnificent structure…
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What is Woljeonggyo Bridge?
Woljeonggyo Bridge is a place in Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.8292, 129.2181 |
| Last updated |
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