Moonlight Bridge, Traditional wooden footbridge in Andong, South Korea.
Moonlight Bridge is a wooden footbridge crossing the Nakdong River in Andong with traditional Korean architectural design. The structure spans over 300 meters and features illuminated walkways that allow visitors to explore the surroundings during evening hours.
The structure was built in 2003 and preserves a local legend about a devoted woman who made hemp shoes from her hair for her deceased husband. This story runs deep in regional identity and inspired the bridge's design.
Locals and visitors alike use this crossing as a place to connect with regional stories and legends that remain part of everyday life here. The wooden structure reflects how traditional craftsmanship and local customs integrate into contemporary design and community gathering.
Access is free and the crossing is well maintained with convenient parking and restroom facilities nearby. The lighting in the evening makes the experience of walking across particularly rewarding for those interested in river views.
The crossing holds the record as Korea's longest wooden footbridge and offers visitors special views of moonlight reflections in the river. The bridge's name comes directly from this visual experience that is most striking after dark.
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