Banpo Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is located in South Korea, in the center of the capital, Seoul, above the Han River.

It is the longest two-storey fountain bridge in the world, and has set a world record with nearly 10,000 water spray nozzles on both sides of the bridge, with a length of 1,140 metres.

Banpo Bridge is the longest fountain bridge in the world.

Banpo Bridge and Fountains

Its 38 attached pumps pump 190 tons of water per minute for a distance of 43 meters horizontally, using the water of the Han River, which passes under the bridge, which is about 20 meters high.

At night, using 200 lighting sources equipped around the fountain, an artistic show is presented in which colored water appears falling from the bridge into the river like a rainbow, which greatly attracts tourists.

 

Banpo Bridge

The bridge and its fountains

Banpo Bridge and Guinness Book of Records

The bridge entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008 as the longest fountain bridge in the world.

Keith began work on supplying the bridge with pumps in 2007, and the idea came to add a distinctive architectural and aesthetic touch to the bridge.

These pumps are also equipped with different colored lights such as red, yellow, blue and purple.

The special beauty of this bridge decorates the capital

The importance of the bridge

Banpo Bridge is of great importance, as it connects Seocho and Yongsan districts, and consists of two floors on top of each other.

Banpo Bridge also facilitates traffic in the capital and makes it smooth, away from the stifling congestion.

Moreover, the strategic importance of this bridge lies in its distinguished location.

It is a lifeline that serves the residents and allows them to move easily between the two largest cities in Korea, which are: Sol And Busan.

In addition, the bridge allows its users the opportunity to enjoy watching the most beautiful water scenes in the world.

Where water is pumped in unique ways that harmonize with more than 100 musical melodies from Korean and Chinese heritage.

Banpo Bridge

Spectacular water shows on the bridge

Favorite tourist bridge

The bridge's simple yet stunning design makes it a major attraction for tourists from all over South Korea, and even from all over the world.

In addition, the bridge's dazzling, light and diverse water shows add to its beauty and tourist attraction, making it one of the city's most charming tourist attractions.

Banpo Bridge

Amazing offers attract tourists