Gyeongju City Creates Three-Dimensional Effect on Each Roof Tile of 'Geumjangdae'... "Improving Nightscape Views"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gyeongju City announced on the 6th that it has completed the nighttime landscape improvement project of 'Geumjangdae,' which offers a panoramic view of the city center.

With a total investment of 200 million KRW, including 100 million KRW in national funds, this project used LED floodlighting to highlight the traditional tiled roofs, adopting 'Geumgwan Geumsaek' (Golden Crown Gold), one of the eight colors of Gyeongju, as the basic concept to create a three-dimensional effect, maximizing diversity and splendor. The eight colors of Gyeongju are Hwarang Red, Bulguk Red, Seorabeol Yellow, Namsan Green, East Sea Blue, Cheomseongja Purple, Geumgwan Gold, and Samguk Black.

'Geumjangdae' is one of the 'Eight Scenic Views of Hyeongsan River,' boasting an outstanding landscape so beautiful that, according to old tales, even wild geese rested there, overlooking the cliff above Yegicheongso where the Seocheon and Bukcheon rivers meet in Gyeongju.

This landscape improvement project was initiated following criticism that when viewed from across the river, the lighting was only installed on the ground and cliffs, making the area dark and lacking in attractions, despite Geumjangdae having been renovated in 2012.

Mayor Ju Nak-young of Gyeongju said, "With the creation of this Geumjangdae viewpoint, we expect to attract 20 million tourists and contribute to revitalizing local tourism," adding, "We will continue to improve nighttime scenery so that the lights of Gyeongju are beautifully displayed across the city’s gateways, including Gyeongju Bridge, as well as themed, historic districts, and regional zones."

Meanwhile, since the launch of the 7th local government in September 2018, Gyeongju City has been transforming into a 'tourist city beautiful at night' by installing eco-friendly hybrid landscape lighting at Yangnam Gwanseong Pine Forest Beach, and creating landscape lighting at Gampo Najung Indogyo Bridge and the Columnar Jointing Observatory.

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