The bridge's main span length of 1,545 meters was specifically chosen to honor the birth year of Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545).
At the time of its completion, it held the record for the highest bridge tower in the world at 270 meters.
The suspension cables are designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 90 meters per second, accounting for the region's typhoon vulnerability.
The observatory is strategically positioned on Myodo Island, which serves as the central pillar point for the bridge's structural span.
The bridge is the world's fourth longest suspension bridge by central span length.
The Yi Sun-sin Bridge Observatory and Visitor Center provides an elevated vantage point overlooking the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, a 2,260-meter-long suspension bridge connecting Yeosu and Gwangyang. The bridge is named after Admiral Yi Sun-sin to commemorate his naval victory in the nearby Myodo waters. The site features an observation deck that offers panoramic views of the Gwangyang Bay industrial complex and passing maritime traffic. The visitor center serves as an information hub detailing the engineering feats required for the bridge's construction, which was completed in 2013. Its architecture is specifically oriented to provide a clear sightline across the Myodo island channel. The site is a primary location for observing the interplay between the region's heavy industrial infrastructure and its coastal geography.
The highest level of the outdoor observation deck for a symmetrical, full-span shot of the bridge.
Bring binoculars to get a detailed view of the industrial machinery and shipping vessels in the bay.
The outdoor observation areas are fully exposed, so check wind conditions before arrival.
Plan your visit to coincide with dusk when the bridge's decorative LED lighting system activates.
Do not attempt to walk onto the bridge itself, as it is restricted to motor vehicles only.
Closed on Mondays and the day of Seollal and Chuseok holidays.
