Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

  • Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)
  • Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

Explanation

One of the main attractions of Wonju, Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is the longest and largest pedestrian bridge in Korea with a length of 200 meters, a x_height of 100 meters, and a x_width of 1.5 meters. The thrill of walking midair is enough to make visitors come to this attraction. The skywalk next to the bridge offers an amazing view of the surroundings. With a protective deck at the entrance of the bridge, anyone who has the courage can walk on the bridge. Other attractions nearby include Wonju Railbike, Museum SAN, the Grave of Joeom, and more.

Inquiry

+82-33-731-4088

Homepage

www.wonju.go.kr

Information Use

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-731-4088

Parking facilities : Available (approx. 261 parking spaces)

Day off : First and third Monday of every month, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Hours : May-October 09:00-18:00 / November-April 09:00-17:00 (last ticketing is 1 hr before closing)

More information

Hiking Course
* Ganeungol Village - Forest Camping Site (3.5 km, estimated 1.5 hr)
* Solgaemi Dungji and Bawi Oreumteo passage is connected by a suspension bridge

Tour Course Information
Wonju Station - Wonju Bus Terminal - Manjong Station - Museum SAN - Wonju Railbike - Ganhyeon Tourist Attraction (Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge) - Herb Farm - Haengu-dong Cafe Street - Haengu Waterfront Park - Traditional Market (Miro Arts Market) - Wonju Station

Film Locations
Infinite Challenge (MBC), Gypsy Man (MBN), VJ's on the Scene (KBS), Power Magazine (MBC), Sindaedongyeo Jido (Channel A)

Restrooms
Available

Available Facilities
[Accommodations]
City-owned camping sites - 69
Privately owned accommodation facilities - 18
Condos must be booked in advance

[Others]
Convenient facilities - Information center, park, pavilion, walking path, hiking trail, water activity area
Sports facilities - Foot volleyball court, soccer field, gateball field, etc.
Hygiene facilities - Restroom, drinking fountain, shower room, etc.
Special facilities - Suspension bridge, observatory, etc.

Parking Fees
[One-day parking]
Small sized vehicles / sedans - 2,000 won
Vans & trucks - 4,000 won

Admission Fees
General admission (ages 7 & older): 3,000 won (refund of 2,000 won with gift certificate)

Location

26, Sogeumsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Directions
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