Seonim Bridge, Arch footbridge at Cheonjeyeon Waterfall in Jeju, South Korea
Seonim Bridge is a steel arch footbridge that spans across the Cheonjeyeon Waterfall in Jeju, connecting different areas of the waterfall site. The structure features decorative stone lanterns and carved sculptures along its length, creating a path for pedestrians to experience the waterfall from above.
The bridge was built in the 1980s as one of the first structures of its design type in the region. Its construction was part of a broader effort to develop the waterfall area as a visitor destination.
The carved female figures on the steel columns play different musical instruments and add an artistic dimension to the bridge. These sculptures give the structure a decorative character that visitors notice as they walk across.
Access requires purchasing a ticket to enter the waterfall area, and the bridge path is well marked and easy to navigate. The site can get crowded during weekends and holiday periods, so arriving early provides a better experience.
The bridge connects two different levels of the three-tiered waterfall formation, offering an unexpected viewpoint of the cascades from above. This positioning allows visitors to experience the falls from a perspective that ground level views cannot provide.
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