Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (Korean청사포 다릿돌전망대) is an elevated walkway in Haeundae District, Busan, South Korea. The walkway has transparent floors, and is meant to offer visitors a view of the reefs underneath the path, as well as of the nearby coast of Cheongsapo and of the sea.[1] There is a small circular plaza at the center point of the walkway that is equipped with LED lights.[2]

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
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General information
TypeElevated walkway
Address167 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae District, Busan, South Korea
Coordinates35°09′51″N 129°11′48″E / 35.1641°N 129.1967°E / 35.1641; 129.1967
CompletedSeptember 2017 (2017-09)
RenovatedJuly 26, 2024

It is now a popular tourist attraction, with 3.08 million visitors from its opening in September 2017 to July 2024.[2] The structure originally began as a half moon shape.[1] Construction began to expand the structure in 2021.[3] It was completed on July 26, 2024, making it a full loop that returns to the mainland.[3][2][4] The completed structure has a total length of 191 m (627 ft) and the path has a width of 3 m (9.8 ft).[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)". VisitKorea.or.kr. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d 임, 순택 (July 21, 2024). "부산 해운대구, 해월전망대·청사포 다릿돌전망대 준공". 헤럴드경제 (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b 변, 은샘 (July 21, 2024). "청사포 다릿돌전망대, U자형 새 모습으로 재개장". Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  4. ^ 손, 연우 (January 14, 2024). "해운대 해월전망대·청사포 다릿돌전망대 조성…26일 준공식". 뉴스1 (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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