Taste of South Korea

  Hello, history explorers, unique structure hunters, and romantic walkers! It’s Bitna.  In our last high-altitude journey, we rode neon-lit outdoor escalators and caught a stunning 360-degree retro harbor night view from the Busan Diamond Tower & Yongdusan Park . Today, we are taking a short, pleasant 10-minute walk down to the old waterfront to experience one of the most unique, historical, and dramatic local spectacles in South Korea. Get ready to witness a colossal piece of engineering lift itself straight up into the air as the city stands completely still. Welcome to the legendary Yeongdo Bridge (영도대교) and Yurari Plaza (유라리광장) ! Connecting Busan’s central Jung-gu district to the rugged shores of Yeongdo Island, this is South Korea’s very first and only remaining bascule (draw) bridge . While it is a fascinating engineering landmark, it holds a deeply emotional story of survival, promises, and family love that captures the resilient heart of Busan. Let's pull back t...