Busan Bridge!! The Complete Guide!

Visiting Busan, South Korea, the basic tourist spots you'll definitely want to check out include Nampo-dong, BIFF Square, Jagalchi Market, and of course, Lotte Mart. If you happen to be there on a Saturday, don't miss the 15-minute 'bridge opening' period at 2 PM next to the Lotte Mart in Nampo-dong at the 'Yeongdodaegyo Bridge' (Yeongdodaegyo Bridge). (According to the latest update from the Korea Tourism Organization, the bridge opening ceremony has been changed from daily to once every Saturday.) During the brief 15-minute bridge opening, all vehicular traffic on the road stops, and as the bridge slowly rises, large ships can pass underneath. When the bridge is open and standing in the air, the bridge deck will be at a 75-degree angle, and you will see nine seagulls taking flight... In just 15 minutes, not only can you witness the precious moment of the bridge standing upright, but you can also take the opportunity to sit on Busan's busiest road and take photos! This opportunity is rare, so remember to make the most of your time! (The editor went in winter, with the cold biting wind + sunshine, accompanied by Busan folk songs played live during the bridge opening, the whole atmosphere was very nice. If it's summer, it might just be 'hot'.) 📍Info Address: Taizong Road, Yeongdo District, Busan Metropolitan City (Bridge Tunnel 1 Street) Bridge Opening Time: Every Saturday at 2 PM for 15 minutes (According to the latest update from the Korea Tourism Organization, the bridge opening ceremony has been changed from daily to once every Saturday.) Transportation: Bus: 6, 7, 8, 9, 9-1, 11, 30, 70, 71, 82, 85, 88, 113, 135, 186, 508, get off at Yeongdodaegyo Bridge bus stop Subway: Busan Metro Line 1 'Nampo Station (111)' exit 6 or 8 (near Nampo-dong Lotte Mart Gwangbok Store) walk straight towards the bridge 📌'Yeongdodaegyo Bridge' Introduction The Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, which connects the mainland (Nampo-dong) with the island (Yeongdo), was built during the Japanese colonial period to transport people and is Busan's first sea-crossing bridge. Designed as a single-arm movable bridge to allow ships to pass between the South and North Ports, one end of the bridge rises whenever medium to large ships need to pass. The novel sight of the open bridge standing in the air attracts many visitors and has gradually made the Yeongdodaegyo Bridge one of Busan's iconic landmarks.