Crossing the Geumho River on the 277 m Ayang Railroad Trail, a Former Railway Bridge
Built in 1936, the Daegu Line’s Ayang Railway Bridge was transformed into a pedestrian and cultural space after the railway route was relocated in 2008, reopening as the Ayang Railroad Trail in October 2013. A roughly 700 m flat walk from Exit 4 of Ayanggyo Station on Daegu Metro Line 1 leads to an observatory, exhibition spaces, a café, and the old railway tracks.
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How Ayang Railroad Bridge Built in 1936 Became Ayang Railroad Trail in 2013
Ayang Railroad Trail is a former Ayang Railroad Bridge crossing the Geumho River that was remodeled as a pedestrian and cultural space. The bridge was built in 1936 to connect the Daegu Line railway, and train operations stopped when the Daegu Line was relocated in February 2008.
The abandoned railway bridge reopened as Ayang Railroad Trail in October 2013. It received a Red Dot Design Award in recognition of restoring the abandoned railway bridge through public design, and is now presented as a cultural space with cafés, galleries, and the Digital Bridge Museum.
What You Can Actually See on the 277 m Railway Bridge
Ayang Railroad Trail is 277 m long, 14.2 m high, and has a total floor area of 427.75 ㎡. The 3 m-wide railway bridge was converted into a passage for pedestrians and bicycles, so walkers and cyclists share the same path.
The old railway was not completely removed; rails and wooden sleepers remain, and glass panels installed in parts of the floor allow visitors to look down at the rails and the Geumho River below. In the middle are the Ayang View observatory, exhibition spaces, and a café. Earlier information also introduced two cafés and the Ayang View Gallery.
How to Walk 700 m from Exit 4 of Ayanggyo Station
If you are starting in central Daegu, set Ayanggyo Station on Daegu Urban Railway Line 1 as your destination. Exit 4 is the main access point, and there is an elevator in front of the exit. Walk approximately 700 m from Exit 4 along the level road and Ayanggyo Bridge to reach Ayang View, the central observatory.
The distance via another access route is listed as approximately 630 m. Since confirmed information does not include bus route numbers or stop names, using the station name and exit number is simpler for first-time foreign visitors. This is not a paid attraction requiring visitors to pass through a ticket office; admission is free.
Ayang View’s Nine Touch Panels and the Geumho River View
The central observatory is called Ayang View. Nine large touch panels are installed at Ayang View, displaying the names, locations, and histories of major bridges in Korea and abroad, allowing visitors to explore other bridges in Korea without traveling elsewhere.
Ayang Railroad Trail is built over the Geumho River, and the cafés and viewing areas offer scenery toward the Geumho River and Palgongsan Mountain. Daegu tourism information presents the pedestrian bridge reflected in the Geumho River both day and night. Visit during the day for a bright river view, or after dark for reflected illumination.
Unlimited Access Hours and Free Admission
According to Daegu tourism information, the hours of use are “no restrictions,” and admission is free. The Korea Tourism Organization lists it as open year-round without a separate closing day. It should therefore be understood as an open pedestrian space rather than a venue where visitors buy tickets at a paid ticket office and then enter a specific viewing room.
However, the current operating status and individual hours of the cafés, galleries, and Digital Bridge Museum are not included in the confirmed information. Whether photography is restricted on Ayang Railroad Trail itself, whether payment is cash-only, and whether official English information or audio guides are available have also not been confirmed. It is therefore safer to plan primarily around walking across the bridge and enjoying the views rather than making the cafés or exhibition facilities the main purpose of the visit.
Location Information for Drivers and Wheelchair Users
The official tourism address is 82 Haedong-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu (Jijeo-dong). A public parking lot approximately 100 m south of Ayang View allows access by car, but it has no accessible parking spaces and includes a slope. Parking fees and the number of available spaces have not been confirmed.
Wheelchair accessibility is generally described as good, and Ayang View has a level wooden deck incorporating the old rails. An accessible restroom is located at Daegu Line Ayang Park, approximately 100 m north of Ayang View. However, bicycles also use the 3 m-wide space, so stroller and wheelchair users should slow down where pedestrians and bicycles meet.
How to Contact the Site and Set Expectations Before Your Visit
The contact number listed in Daegu tourism information is 053-662-4073 (Culture and Education Division, Dong-gu Office). The additional inquiry number in Korea Tourism Organization information is 053-627-8986, and the tourism information telephone service 1330 supports Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. No separate official website URL for the site itself has been confirmed; the official information page is the Daegu tourism website.
Although an exact recommended viewing time has not been officially confirmed, visitor reviews introduce Ayang Railroad Trail as a walking course that includes café visits. Since the bridge itself is 277 m long, you can combine a round-trip walk, the nine touch panels at Ayang View, photography, and a café visit in your plan. A walking trail is also laid out beneath the bridge, allowing you to separate a route viewing the river from above from a route along the riverside below.
Dong-gu Attractions to Combine with Ayang Railroad Trail
Nearby linked destinations include the Tenri Cherry Blossom Road, Gomoryeong Monument, Dongchon Recreation Area, and Onggijonggi Happy Village. All can be combined within a Daegu Dong-gu travel itinerary, but the confirmed information does not provide exact walking distances or travel times to each destination.
Ayang Railroad Trail is also known as a drama filming location. However, the title of the production and specific filming sections have not been confirmed, so if you are visiting to find scenes from a production, it is more accurate to plan an itinerary that takes in the entire Ayang Railroad Trail together with views of the Geumho River.
Before You Go
- Address
- 82 Haedong-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu (Jijeo-dong)
- Hours
- No restrictions
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 053-662-4073 (Culture and Education Division, Dong-gu Office)
- Official site
- https://tour.daegu.go.kr/index.do?menu_id=00002913&menu_link=%2Ffront%2Ftour%2FtourMapsView.do%3FtourId%3DKOATTR_290
- Transport
- Approximately 700 m on foot from Exit 4 of Ayanggyo Station on Daegu Urban Railway Line 1, along the level road and Ayanggyo Bridge; another access route is approximately 630 m
- Parking
- Available. A public parking lot is approximately 100 m south of Ayang View, but it has no accessible parking spaces and includes a slope. The parking fee was not confirmed.
- Time needed
- No official recommended viewing time was confirmed. Reviews introduce it as a walking course that includes a café visit.
- Accessibility
- Level access is available to Ayang View. A level wooden deck incorporating the old rails is provided, and the nearby accessible restroom is approximately 100 m north of Ayang View.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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