If you only look for things to do on the Songdo Beach side of Busan, you’re missing one of the most satisfying ₩1,000(~$0.7 USD / €0.6) you’ll spend in the city. The Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge is a 127-meter suspension bridge inside Amnam Park that stretches over open water to Dongseom, a small uninhabited island. The metal mesh floor lets you see the waves below your feet, the bridge sways as people walk, and on a windy day, the whole experience feels like you’re crossing into somewhere you probably shouldn’t be. I came here after riding the Songdo Cable Car, but you don’t need the cable car to visit — there’s a public bus and a parking lot nearby. For the price of a vending machine coffee, this is one of the best short thrills in Busan.
The bridge sits inside Amnam Park in Seo-gu, on the western side of Busan — the same park where the Songdo Cable Car’s upper station is located. The original Songdo Cloud Bridge was built on the eastern side near Songdo Beach, connecting Songlim Park to Turtle Island. That bridge was destroyed by Typhoon Selma in 2002 and demolished. Eighteen years later, in 2020, a new version was built at this location and given the name Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge. The “Yonggung” in the name means “Dragon Palace” — a reference to the Korean underwater dragon king legend. Because both the original and the new bridge involve walking over the sea, and because the separate Songdo Skywalk near the beach also involves walking over water, all three tend to get confused online. If you’re searching for the one inside Amnam Park — the suspension bridge to the uninhabited island — this is it.
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Visitor Info & Transport
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Place | Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge |
| Address | 179-20 Amnamparkgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan (inside Amnam Park) |
| Hours | Mar – Sep: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Oct – Feb: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (entry closes 30 min before) |
| Closed | 1st and 3rd Monday of each month; Lunar New Year and Chuseok day |
| Admission | ₩1,000 per person(~$0.7 USD / €0.6) |
| Getting There (Bus) | Jagalchi Station (Line 1, Exit 1) → Bus 7, 9, 30, or 71 → Amnam Park stop (~20–30 min) |
| Getting There (Cable Car) | Ride the Songdo Cable Car to the upper station → walk down past Park Square toward the bridge entrance |
| Parking | Amnam Park public lot (₩300/10 min, ~$0.20 / €0.17) |
Tickets are sold at the entrance — both staffed and self-service kiosks are available. No reservation needed. If you’re arriving by car, the Amnam Park public parking lot is a short walk away, though the path has a slight uphill slope, so comfortable shoes help. If you came via the cable car, the bridge entrance is just past the Wishing Dragon sculpture at Park Square — follow the downhill path from the upper station.
Not the Same as Songdo Skywalk
This is worth clarifying because the confusion comes up constantly. There are two separate walking-over-water attractions in the Songdo area:
| Detail | Songdo Skywalk | Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Songdo Beach side (near Songlim Park) | Amnam Park side (cable car upper station area) |
| Structure | Glass-floored walkway over the beach | Suspension bridge over open sea to Dongseom island |
| Length | ~104 m | 127 m |
| Fee | Free | ₩1,000(~$0.7 USD / €0.6) |
| Feeling | Gentle — glass floor, calm water | Thrilling — metal mesh, bridge sways, open ocean |
If you’re looking for the one that sways, has a mesh floor, and crosses to an uninhabited island — you want the Yonggung Cloud Bridge. Both are worth visiting, but they’re different experiences in different locations.
Walking the Bridge
The bridge starts at the Amnam Park coastal cliff and extends 127 meters over the sea to Dongseom, a small uninhabited island. The moment you step onto it, you realize this isn’t a boardwalk — it’s a suspension bridge with a metal mesh floor, which means you can see the ocean directly below through the gaps. Waves crash against the rocks underneath, and depending on the wind, the bridge moves.
It’s the kind of place where looking down and looking forward are two very different decisions. Looking down, the height hits you — the water is far enough below that your brain registers it as a bad idea. Looking forward, the views spread out in every direction: rocky cliffs and open ocean on one side, Songdo Beach and the cable car route on the other, and straight ahead, the Yeongdo coastline wrapped in sea fog with ships anchored offshore.
The bridge sways slightly with each group of people crossing, which adds another layer to the experience. On a windy day — like the one we visited — that sway is more noticeable, and the combination of movement, height, and the sound of waves below creates a genuine thrill that’s hard to get from a photo. If heights make you uneasy, sticking close to the railing helps, but honestly, even from the railing the view is overwhelming in the best way.
At the end of the bridge, you’re standing on Dongseom — a tiny island with no buildings, no vendors, just rock and ocean. It’s easy to forget that’s where you are because the views distract you the entire walk, but the moment you stop and look around from that final point, you realize you’re in the middle of the sea on an island that most people in Busan haven’t set foot on. For ₩1,000(~$0.7 USD / €0.6), that realization alone is worth the walk.
What’s Around the Bridge
The bridge itself takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk round-trip, so it works well as part of a longer visit to the Amnam Park area. Here’s what’s nearby:
Amnam Park
The bridge is inside Amnam Park, which was originally a military protection zone — closed to the public for decades. That restricted access left the natural environment largely untouched, and the park is now designated as part of the Busan National Geopark. Coastal cliffs, unusual rock formations, and several forest trail options make it easy to spend an hour or more here after crossing the bridge.
Songdo Cable Car and Sky Park
If you’re building a day around this area, the cable car is the natural starting point — Songdo Cable Car Busan: The Ride Is Just the Beginning covers the full ride, the food court and cafe at the upper station, and the other attractions at the Sky Park, including this bridge.
Songdo Coastal Bolle Trail
If you have extra time, the Songdo Coastal Bolle Trail runs along the waterfront from Songdo Beach to the Amnam Park entrance. It’s a metal-deck walking path built over the rocks, offering a different angle on the same coastline you see from the bridge. This is personally one of my favorite stretches in the Songdo area — quieter than the beach, less crowded than the bridge, and the sound of waves hitting the rocks below the deck stays with you the entire walk.
Wrapping Up
The Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge is one of those attractions that overdelivers for its price. For ₩1,000(~$0.7 USD / €0.6), you get a 127-meter walk over open ocean, views in four directions, a swaying suspension bridge, and the quiet satisfaction of standing on a tiny island that most visitors never reach. It takes 15 to 20 minutes, and it fits naturally into a half-day or full-day Songdo itinerary.
For a different kind of high-altitude experience on the other side of Busan, Cheonmasan Observatory Busan: The New Skywalk with Honest Advice on Whether the Hike Is Worth It is a newly opened skywalk above the port — though the hike to reach it is steeper than anything at Songdo.
The same bus lines that serve Amnam Park also connect to Gamcheon Culture Village Itinerary: 8 Stops, Two Viewpoints and the BTS Mural You Can’t Miss, one of Busan’s most photographed neighborhoods.
And once the sun starts setting, SpongeBob on the Sand, Drones in the Sky: My Summer Day at Gwanganli Beach makes a solid evening follow-up — street food, a beach cinema, and a bridge lit up in colors.
The Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge costs less than a bottle of water and gives you more than most attractions charge ten times as much for. That’s a hard ratio to beat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge
What is the difference between Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge and Songdo Skywalk?
They are two separate attractions in different locations. Songdo Skywalk is a free, glass-floored walkway near Songdo Beach on the eastern side, connecting to Turtle Island. Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge is a ₩1,000(~$0.7 USD / €0.6) suspension bridge inside Amnam Park on the western side, crossing open water to Dongseom, an uninhabited island. The Cloud Bridge has a metal mesh floor that sways as you walk, while the Skywalk has a solid glass surface. Both involve walking over the sea, but the experiences feel quite different.
How much does the Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge cost?
Admission is ₩1,000 per person (~$1 / €1). Tickets are available at the entrance — both staffed counters and self-service kiosks are available. No reservation is needed.
How do you get to the Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge?
There are three main options. By bus: take Line 1 to Jagalchi Station (Exit 1), then Bus 7, 9, 30, or 71 to the Amnam Park stop (20–30 minutes). By cable car: ride the Songdo Cable Car to the upper station and walk down past Park Square to the bridge entrance. By car: park at the Amnam Park public parking lot (₩300 per 10 minutes, ~$0.20 / €0.17) and walk approximately 10 minutes uphill to the ticket booth.
Is the bridge scary?
It can be. The metal mesh floor lets you see the ocean and waves directly below, and the bridge sways noticeably when groups of people walk across. On windy days, the movement is more pronounced. The height above the water creates a genuine sense of thrill, especially when looking straight down. If you’re uncomfortable with heights, walking close to the railing helps, but the views from any position on the bridge are still striking.
How long does it take to walk across?
The bridge is 127 meters long. A round-trip walk, including time to stop and look at the views from Dongseom island at the far end, takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
When is the Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge open?
Summer hours (March through September): 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Winter hours (October through February): 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Entry closes 30 minutes before the park shuts. The bridge is closed on the first and third Monday of each month, and on the day of Lunar New Year and Chuseok.
What else is there to do near the bridge?
The bridge is inside Amnam Park, which has coastal cliffs, rock formations, and forest trails as a designated Busan National Geopark. The Songdo Cable Car upper station (Sky Park) is directly above the bridge entrance and has a cafe, rooftop observatory, and rest areas — all free to enter even without a cable car ticket. The Songdo Coastal Bolle Trail, a waterfront walking path from Songdo Beach to Amnam Park, is also nearby and offers a different perspective on the coastline.