Sohodongdong Bridge, Yeosu's Night-Sea Walkway Worth Knowing

Hi, I'm Sudal. Today I want to introduce a bridge in Sohodong. The name itself is kind of cute, Sohodongdong Bridge. If you pass by during the day, it might just look like a deck path running along the sea, but I've heard the real magic of this bridge happens after the sun goes down. When I first heard the name, I thought 'dongdong' was just a playful nickname, but it turns out there's a much older story hidden behind it. Let me walk you through that story slowly.

Sohodongdong Bridge: The Old Story Behind the Name

Sohodongdong Bridge is a deck walkway built over the sea in Sohodong, where you can walk while taking in Yeosu's beautiful night sea view. It's said to be a 742m-long, 3.5m-wide coastal walkway, so walking end to end would make for quite a satisfying stroll. But it turns out the name wasn't just made up randomly. Since the Goryeo dynasty, the area covering Yeosu's Ssangbong-dong, Sohodong, and Hakdong has been called Jangsaengpo. In the late Goryeo period, Japanese pirates are said to have invaded this Jangsaengpo, and when General Yu Tak went out to fight them off, the pirates were so startled that they retreated. The soldiers are said to have joyfully sung a song called 'Jangsaengpogok' at that time, and there's a theory that this Jangsaengpogok is the same as the song 'Dongdong,' so the place was named Sohodongdong Bridge to carry that meaning forward. It's amazing to think that a single bridge carries a story of an old victory and a song wrapped together, and ever since I learned this, crossing the bridge has felt a little different to me.

You don't need to know the origin of the name to enjoy walking here, but once you do, the deck beneath your feet feels a little more special. Isn't it interesting to think that the name of a song old soldiers once sang became the name of the bridge we now walk across to watch the night view?

The Bridge That Truly Comes Alive at Night

Sohodongdong Bridge is known as a night-view spot that's more beautiful at night than during the day. When the sun sets, the lights installed on the bridge railings are said to switch on one by one along the coastal deck path, and from up there you can also look out over the lit-up Seonso Bridge. Just imagining that scene makes me happy — the deck lights glowing softly beneath your feet, Seonso Bridge twinkling in the distance, and Yeosu's night sea rippling in between. I've heard that on weekends, busking performances happen nearby, and there's a photo zone set up too, making it a great spot for taking pictures. That's probably why it's also known as a popular night-sea date course. Walking hand in hand along the deck path while listening to a song, then taking a photo with Seonso Bridge's lights in the background — this place seems perfectly suited for spending time like that.

And for drama fans, this bridge might feel especially familiar. It's said to be a filming location for episode 7 of the drama <Namnam>, where the characters Jinhong and Jinhui are said to have had a conversation right here at Sohodongdong Bridge. Being able to actually walk the same night-sea deck path you once saw on screen sounds like a fun extra layer for drama fans.

If you'd like to explore a bit more after finishing your walk across the bridge, here's a small tip for that too.

You Can Explore by Bike Too, Right at the Entrance

At the entrance to Sohodongdong Bridge, I've heard there's a spot where you can rent 'Yeosurang,' the city's public bicycles. A one-day pass is said to cost 1,000 won, so if your legs get a little tired from walking, switching to a bike to look around the area a bit more might be a good idea. You could walk the deck path slowly to enjoy the night view, then use a bike to cover more ground before and after that stretch. If it were me, I'd ride around the area a bit before sunset, then stand on the bridge right as the lights start coming on and wait for Seonso Bridge to light up.

🦦 Real Photos, via Sudal