Seonim Bridge
Bridge in Jeju, South Korea
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Seonim Bridge (Korean: 선임교) is an arch bridge on Jeju Island over Cheonjeyeon Waterfall that has seven nymphs carved on both sides.[1][2] It crosses from east to west over the stream between the second and third tiers of Cheonjeyeon waterfall.[3]
Seonim Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 33°15′06″N 126°25′00″E |
| Crosses | Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Width | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Height | 78 m (256 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1984 |
| Construction cost | ₩400 million |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | Pedestrian |
| Toll | Yes for tourists |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 선임교 |
| Hanja | 仙臨僑 |
| RR | Seonimgyo |
| MR | Sŏnimgyo |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Seonim Bridge | |
The bridge is also called Seven Nymphs Bridge (Korean: 칠선녀교; RR: Chilseonyeogyo).[2] The nymphs symbolize the Korean legend of the descent of seven beautiful nymphs from heaven at night.[1] Seonimgyo Bridge is the first bridge with Ojakgyo (오작교) design in the region.[4] It was completed in 1984, and cost the Korea Tourism Organization about ₩400 million to construct.[5] There is a fee for tourists who use the bridge.[5] The bridge features 100 balusters and 34 stone lanterns that light up at night.[4] On the bridge's steel columns, there are 14 nymphs, 7 on each side with each nymph about 20 metres (66 ft) in length.[3] All the nymphs are playing their own musical instruments.[4]
Seonim Bridge is 128 metres (420 ft) in length, 78 metres (256 ft) in height, 4 metres (13 ft) in width, and 230 tonnes (510,000 lb) in weight.[3][5]
It is a tourist attraction on Jeju-do.[5] The bridge connects Cheonjeyeon with the Jungmun Tourist Complex,[3][2] and is intended for pedestrian use.