Geumgang Riverside & Ihan Bridge

A two-level footbridge over the Geumgang, its upper deck roofed and looped into an ellipse.

The Geumgang runs through Sejong and divides the city in two, so the planners put a bridge across it for pedestrians and cyclists only. Ihan bridge has two levels: bicycles below, a roofed walkway above, and both curve into a closed ellipse, so walking the full loop brings you back without retracing your steps. At night it lights in shifting colours reflected on the water. Both banks carry riverside paths running tens of kilometres, with rapeseed fields in spring, silver grass in autumn, and public bike stations along the way.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Geumgang Riverside & Ihan Bridge?

April–June and September–October

How long do you need at Geumgang Riverside & Ihan Bridge?

1.5–2 hours

What are the opening hours of Geumgang Riverside & Ihan Bridge?

All day

Did you know

Ihan bridge is a two-level footbridge, about 1.4km including the elliptical loop.
The lower deck is for bicycles, the roofed upper deck for pedestrians.
The closed elliptical form lets you walk a full circuit without turning back.
The Geumgang riverside path has public bike hire stations along it.

Travel tips

Come in the evening to see the bridge lights shift on the water.
Hire a public bike to cover the riverside route properly.
April brings rapeseed fields, October silver grass along the banks.

Source: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/

Updated: 2026-08-05