Taedonggang Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Description
The Taedonggang Railway Bridge is a steel structure with multiple spans crossing the Taedong River to connect eastern and western sections of Pyongyang. The bridge carries both freight and passenger trains as part of the city's rail network.
History
This bridge was built in 1905 during Japanese administration and was one of the first major crossings of the Taedong River. It has remained a key transportation link through multiple periods of the region's history.
Culture
A Pulitzer Prize photograph from December 1950 documented civilians crossing the damaged structure during a critical period of the Korean War.
Practical
The bridge can be viewed from the banks of the Taedong River or from nearby streets that run along the waterfront. Access directly to the bridge structure itself may be restricted.
Did you know?
The geographical positioning at 38.990778 latitude and 125.748333 longitude places this bridge between the Yanggak Bridge upstream and Chungsong Bridge downstream.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Pyongyang).
USS Pueblo
2 km
Yanggakdo International Hotel
940 m
Koryo Hotel
2.2 km
Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea
2.9 km
Changchung Cathedral
3.1 km
Yanggakdo Stadium
425 m
Mirae Unha Tower
1.6 km
Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex
3.1 km
International Cinema Hall
541 m
Party Foundation Museum
2.4 km
Korea Stamp Museum
2.1 km
Pyongyang Grand Theatre
2 km
Pyongyang Railway Museum
1.2 km
Taedong Bridge
2.5 km
Yanggak Bridge
57 m
Chungsong Bridge
2.4 km
Kyongrim Residential 5
2.9 km
Kyongrim Residential 1
2.8 km
Sculpture Along Taedong River
2.1 km
Mirae Green Tower
1.1 km
Yokjon Apartment 1
1.1 km
Yokjon Apartment 2
1.1 km
Green Tower 2
994 m
Kyongrim Residential 7
2.9 km
Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology
1.5 km
Kyongrim Residential 2
2.8 km
Kyongrim Residential 3
3 km
Kyongrim Residential 6
3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes