The Shining Sea

#Gangmun Sotdae Bridge

• Gangmun Sotdae Bridge is an arch bridge that connects Gangmunhaebyeon Beach and Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach.
  It is built on top of a path where the water from Gyeongpoho Lake flows into the sea.
  K-drama fans will recognize Gangmunhaebyeon Beach from the show
  She Was Pretty in the scene where the two leads acknowledge their feelings for each other.
  While the sea itself is enough to draw in visitors, Gangmun Sotdae Bridge made the spot more famous.
  At night, lights from the bridge beautifully color the sea.
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• It is best to enjoy the dusky evening colors just after sunset rather than the dark of the night.
  As the day gets darker, the presence of Gangmun Sotdae Bridge shines even further.
  The lights of the bridge dance with the waves on the night sea.
  



Sotdae (prayer pole) sculpture at the entrance to the bridge



Sotdae (totem pole) sculpture in the middle of the bridge, standing above the water
• When one sets out from Gangmunhaebyeon Beach, one finds a sotdae sculpture with three birds on top at the entrance.
  “Sotdae” refers to totem poles erected at the entrance to Korean villages in the past, standing like guardians,
  embodying the village’s wish for good health, bountiful catch, and abundant harvest.
  This is where the name Gangmun Sotdae Bridge comes from. One can also find a sotdae sculpture below the bridge.
  Take a picture with the sotdae or make your wish.
  





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• As you cross the bridge, the lights change and transform the surrounding sea into a dreamy landscape of colors.
  After crossing the bridge, walk further and look toward the bridge for a more incredible view.
  This fantastic view is created by the lights reflecting off the dark sea, turning into different colors.
  The atmosphere changes with color, like a watercolor painting.
  After all, one can only experience this beautiful view at night.
  



• Remember to take a picture with Gangmun Sotdae Bridge and the lights reflecting off the water.
  You might just fall in love with the night sea at Gangmunhaebyeon Beach.
  Take several shots with different lights to get the best photo with your favorite color.
  

Gangmun Sotdae Bridge : 248-4, Gangmun-dong, Gangneung-si

#Gangneung Solbaram Bridge

• Gangneung Solbaram Bridge connects Anmokhaebyeon Beach,
  famously the site of Gangneung Coffee Street, and Namhangjinhaebyeon Beach right below.
  Its total length is 200 m, a rather sizable one for a footbridge.
  The bridge sits on top of the mouth of Namdaecheon Stream, which cuts across the Gangneung city center.
  Its beautiful night lights make it a popular place for both residents and tourists to take a night walk.
  Because of its location between a river and a sea, the area is rather windy,
  meaning many people seek out Solbaram Bridge during the summer to escape the heat.
  One can see people spreading their mats on the floor, possibly because of the bridge’s width.
  
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• Solbaram Bridge has a relatively open and unobstructed view of the surrounding areas.
  One can get a good scene of the sunset and the lights at dusk.
  As you cross the bridge, you can find a dreamy picture created by the horizon beyond the sea,
  the calm river, the sunset, and the colorful lights as you look up.
  
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• Standing in the middle of Solbaram Bridge is like standing in a media art exhibition.
  The night sea and sky provide a beautiful backdrop for the ever-changing lights.
  Just like its name solbaram (pine wind), the wind from the river and
  the sea seem to carry a hint of pine trees, the symbolic tree of Gangneung.
  



• A trail leading to Solbaram Bridge connects Namdaecheon Stream and the beach.
  Sit on the path’s embankment and gaze at Solbaram Bridge beyond the sea
  to find a different view, but no less beautiful, from the one atop the bridge.
  Solbaram Bridge’s lights color the sea and the surrounding areas,
  making it a perfect place to walk with your loved ones or friends at night.
  
  Solbaram Bridge’s night view can be enjoyed from all directions,
  whether from Anmokhaebyeon Beach or Namhangjinhaebyeon Beach.
  If you are using public transport to reach the area, however,
  we recommend going to Anmokhaebyeon Beach, which has more frequent buses.