Seodaemun-gu Installs Giant Transparent Air Dome at Cafe Waterfall

Expanded to Twice the Size Compared to Last Year
Unobstructed View of Hongje Waterfall

Seodaemun-gu in Seoul (District Mayor Lee Sungheon) has installed a giant hemispherical transparent air dome measuring 11 meters wide, 16 meters long, and 5 meters high at the Cafe Waterfall waterfront terrace (262-24 Yeonhui-ro). The dome will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from this month until March next year. First introduced last winter, the dome received a great response from visitors as a space where they could enjoy the waterfall while escaping the cold.

Interior view of the 'giant hemispherical transparent air dome' installed by Seodaemun-gu at the Cafe Waterfall waterfront terrace. Provided by Seodaemun-gu.

This year, to further increase satisfaction, the dome has been expanded to twice its previous size, with improved convenience of movement, safety, and comfort inside. In particular, the dome’s installation structure has been greatly simplified, offering an unobstructed view of the Seodaemun Hongje Waterfall.

Around the air dome, a large Christmas tree and winter-themed nighttime landscape lighting have been installed, along with a sculpture of Seodaemun-gu’s official character ‘Seochi’, providing attractions and naturally serving as photo zones. On December 3 at 6 p.m., a lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree and landscape lights will take place on site, creating a spectacular scene as the area around the air dome is instantly illuminated.

Lee Sungheon, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, stated, “We hope that the Cafe Waterfall air dome, created under the concept of an ‘indoor garden embracing the waterfall,’ will offer warm relaxation and a unique winter landscape, making it an even more beloved healing destination in Seoul during the winter.”

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