With a length of 370m and a width of 3m, this is Korea's only pedestrian suspension bridge. From the bridge crossing Eunpa, visitors can leisurely view the natural reflections on the lake and, at night, enjoy the beauty of lights created by illumination. It offers a peaceful and subtle resting place and visual attraction through water and light. The name Eunpa combines Eun (銀), meaning the light of love (hope), and Pa (波), symbolizing abundant water. Inspired by the beautiful legend of love from the Gunsan area called the Jungbau Legend, the bridge shapes Aegibau, Jungbau, and Gaebau, recreating a meaningful landscape through the artistic expression of nature and historical-cultural elements. The bridge is designed in sections: the entrance playground, the midsection command tower (main tower), and the endpoint Love Road (water tunnel). Overall, the entire bridge is designed to represent the shape of a dragon. Currently, connected with beautiful lighting, the Mulbit Bridge provides a fantastic night view and atmosphere.
Located in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Eunpa Lake Park was once a reservoir built before the Joseon dynasty that supplied water to nearby farms. The lake and its surrounding mountains were designated a national tourist site in 1985, but remain historically significant as they are featured on Daedongyeojido (Grand Map of Korea), a revered document developed by geographer Kim Jeong-ho. Known for its beauty at night, the lake was befittingly dubbed “Eunpa,” which means “silvery moonlit waves.”
Eupa Lake Park is full of natural beauty. The road that runs up from the park entrance is lined with cherry trees that create a breathtaking tunnel of pink flowers each spring. This stunning cherry blossom tunnel draws crowds of families and couples each year, particularly on the weekends. Mulbit Bridge, a landmark of the Eunpa tourist site, offers an impressive view of the Music Fountain and nightscape. At the park, you’ll also find an inline skating area, a waterfront stage, and a lotus flower garden.
Called 'Eunpa' because of the beautiful shimmering waves at sunset, this place dates back to before the Joseon Dynasty and is marked on the Daedongyeojido by the scholar Kim Jeong-ho, indicating its deep historical roots. Centered around the Mi-je reservoir, it is a vast national tourist site spanning over 700,000 pyeong. Originally an agricultural reservoir, Eunpa Tourism Site was designated a national tourist site in 1985, including nearby small mountains, and with the completion of a circular road, visitors can tour all ninety-nine bends by car. The wide, tranquil lake was used as a rowing venue during the National Sports Festival and features a meeting plaza of about 23,000 pyeong with a memorial tower for independence patriots from Gunsan and Okg-gu, where over 100 zelkova trees are planted, further establishing its status as a national tourist destination. The fountain, shaped like flower petals reflecting Eunpa’s characteristics and image, creates a beautiful, fantastic scene connecting the lake and the Water Light Bridge. The fountain’s petal form enhances its beauty. The Water Light Bridge is shaped after the ‘Jungbau Legend’ related to the Eunpa reservoir, symbolizing Aegibau, Jungbau, and Gaebau based on local folklore, recreating a meaningful landscape through the integration of natural and historical cultural elements. Visitors can leisurely enjoy the natural reflections on the lake from the bridge crossing Eunpa and at night experience the beauty of light illuminated by lighting, offering a peaceful and subtle resting place provided by water and light.
