Donghae Mureung Byeolyucheonji to Build 'Haneulbaram Bridge' for Walking Amid Lavender Scents

Donghae City Introduces 65m "Mini Suspension Bridge" at Mureung Byeolyucheonji
Opening Before June Festival... Transformation of a Limestone Mining Site
A Story-Driven Tourism Attraction Unique to Mureung Byeolyucheonji

On April 28, Donghae City in Gangwon Province announced plans to construct the "Haneulbaram Bridge," an experiential pedestrian facility that will organically connect the existing limestone mining terrain with the lavender garden at Mureung Byeolyucheonji, ahead of the Lavender Festival scheduled to open in June.

Aerial view of the Mureung Byeolyucheonji Suspension Bridge. Provided by Donghae City

The "Haneulbaram Bridge" is a cable-type footbridge connecting the Lavender Stop and Lake Bora Garden within Mureung Byeolyucheonji. It is a miniature suspension bridge measuring 65 meters in length and 0.8 meters in width.

Rather than being a simple expansion facility, it is designed as an "experience-centered pedestrian attraction," allowing visitors to walk along the terrain of the former limestone mining site.

Unlike typical large-scale suspension bridges, this bridge is not intended to showcase height or length. Instead, it is a story-driven facility unique to Mureung Byeolyucheonji, combining: ▲ a walking experience that lets visitors feel the scent of lavender and the breeze ▲ a route that brings visitors up close to the mining cliffs and lake scenery ▲ a symbolic crossing over industrial heritage.

The city explained that the bridge embodies the identity of Mureung Byeolyucheonji, which has transformed from an industrial space where limestone was once quarried into a healing space where lavender now blooms.

Location Map of Mureungbyeolyucheonji Suspension Bridge. Provided by Donghae City

The "mini suspension bridge" format is significant not simply as a scaled-down concept, but as a high-density tourism experience design that enables pedestrians to interact with the surrounding landscape and "slowly experience" the space.

The project began in January and aims for completion in May, with a total project cost of 200 million won (100 million won from the province and 100 million won from the city). The city expects that opening the bridge before the June Lavender Festival will increase visitor stay time and enhance tourism satisfaction.

Kim Soonki, Head of Mureung Strategy Division, stated, "The Haneulbaram Bridge exemplifies a shift from competition in scale to competition in content within tourism, as it translates the story and emotions of the space into an experiential attraction. We will strive to enhance its quality so that it becomes a distinctive pedestrian feature unique to Mureung Byeolyucheonji."

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