One of Seoul's main attractions is the main Banpo Bridge in the city center, which houses the world's longest Moon Rainbow Fountain (1,140 meters). Banpo Bridge is interesting in itself. It is built over the Jamsu bridge, forming a two-tier traffic. But during heavy rains, the water level in the Han River rises, flooding the lower level of the bridge: 
But the main attraction here is the longest fountain in the world on the Lunar Rainbow Bridge, which is included in the Guinness Book of Records: 
If you count from both sides of the bridge, then the length of the fountain is 1,140 meters. 
10,000 LED nozzles throw out 190 tons of water per minute. 
For this, 28 powerful water pumps operate on the bridge. 
Water scatters away from the bridge at a distance of more than 40 meters. 
The operation of the fountain is controlled by electronics, and LEDs paint powerful jets in all colors of the rainbow. 
Thanks to a special lighting system, an unusual effect of water dance is created. Water shows are held on the bridge several times a day. 
Since the Banpo Bridge is two-tiered, you can feel like you are inside a waterfall on the lower level. Here are the viewing platforms: 
Lunar Rainbow - the world's longest fountain on the bridge, located in Seoul: 
And would you like to be “in the middle” of a waterfall, where water is gushing to the right and left, shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow? At first glance, this seems like an impossible and incomprehensible dream. But no matter how!
Well, let it not be entirely possible to be in the middle of a real waterfall, but you can look into an artificial one. And at the same time, sit quietly on an armchair and watch the falling drops of water on both sides of you. And somewhere up there, cars and buses, bicycles and trucks hum. This is exactly what you will feel if you visit the Banpo Bridge in Seoul and its soul mate, the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, the longest fountain in the world.
Where is Banpo Bridge and Moonlight Rainbow Fountain located?
This unusual place is located in the heart of the Republic of Korea - in Seoul and passes through the Hanshui River. Although once he was not at all different from the rest. Apart from a bunch of cars and lanterns, there was nothing special. Especially in such a developed city as Seoul. The appearance of an ordinary "bridge" would have made an impression, perhaps, in some little-visited and forgotten corner of our Earth. And here few people took it for an event. But in 2008, they decided to rectify the situation and turned an ordinary bridge into an unearthly beauty bridge-fountain.
It may seem that this somehow interferes with the passage. Absolutely not! People traveling about their business are on their own, and people admiring the beauty of the fountain are on their own. That is, it is comfortable for both.
Features of the most colorful fountain in the world Lunar Rainbow
Of course, it differs from Dubai's rhythmically dancing fountains, but there is no less beauty in it. It is unusual and interesting, if only because water flows break from the walls of Banpo. Thousands of jets of water break from the bridge, and small lanterns shimmering with different shades of colors illuminate everything around and add even more mystery.
Bridge 1.4 kilometers long, It has 9 380 nozzles- sprayers of water, which is pumped with a powerful pump directly from the river. 190 LEDs regularly change color, turning the water into vibrant colors - hence the name Moon Rainbow.
You can enjoy the fountain both from the banks of the river and from observation platforms. That in the first, that in the second case there will be a lot of impressions!
Observation decks under the Banpo bridge to the Rainbow Fountain Lunar Rainbow
The Banpo Bridge was built in 2 tiers. On the lower one, you can feel yourself inside the waterfall and see all the beauty of the easily falling and overflowing water. Take a break from problems and relax. And the upper tier is the bridge itself, where there are a lot of cars, buses, people. Nobody bothers anyone.
Can you imagine how pleasant it is to ride on such a bridge! It is impossible not to stop and watch all this action. Beauty, and more! Would you like to see this beauty with your own eyes? Then, do not waste time and go on a journey to see the Lunar Rainbow, created by human hands!
Where is the Banpo Bridge and the colorful Lunar Rainbow Fountain on the map
It would seem that today there is little to surprise a modern tourist. Vedas what you will not meet in the world, what miracles you will not see. However, new technologies allow each time to surprise more and more, to captivate the eyes. A striking example is the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Bridge, which is located in the very center of Seoul (South Korea) and crosses the Han River.
The official opening of the miracle fountain, the project of which has been developed for a long 30 years, took place in 2009. This is the longest bridge-fountain in the world, the length of which is 1140 meters. The fountain is officially listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The uniqueness of the fountain lies in the fact that huge jets of water are not directed upwards, but on different sides, down, like a waterfall.
Water is taken in and at the same time flows into the Han River. It is estimated that the water consumption per minute is about 190 tons, and the ejection range of the water jet is 20 meters. Fountain designed by special technology. The work of the amazing fountain is provided by 30 pumps, each of which consumes 420 m3/h of water.
It is difficult to convey in words the bewitching beauty of the fountain in action. A stunning play of light rays and jets create a unique dance of water, which can be observed for a very long time. A special view of the fountain opens at night from the southern bank of the Han River. However, you can admire the beauty of the fountain, the light show both day and night. In an instant, 10 thousand multi-colored LED flashlights are lit in front of you.
When developing the fountain project, the engineers did not forget about environmental friendliness to nature. So, the water that gets back into the river is purified from various bacteria by passing through a special filter system.
The bridge-fountain is a modern miracle of the world, which has no analogues in the world.
The Rainbow Fountain Bridge is a unique hydraulic structure that combines the functions of a bridge and a fountain. Structurally, the bridge is a conventional roadbed on abutments. Its main feature is the numerous jets of water that hit on both sides of the road to the sides by 20 m. The water is pumped into the fountain directly from the Han River, in one minute water sprayers spew 190 tons of liquid.
The jets of water are illuminated by LED lamps of bright colors, their joint work creates a huge variety of shades, thanks to which the design fully justifies its poetic name. In addition to the play of light, the direction and strength of the jets also change, and the play of water flows takes place in time with the music that sounds on the bridge at night. The play of light and music at dusk creates a phantasmagoric spectacle. The total length of the bridge "Rainbow Fountain" is 1140 m, this design is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest fountain bridge.
Working hours: the light show starts on Monday-Thursday at 12.30, 15.00, 20.00, 20.40, 21.20, on Friday at the same hours and at 22.00, on weekends at 12.30, 15.00, 17.00, 20.00, 20.40, 21.30, 22.00.
Price: the show is free to watch.
How to get there: travel to Seobinggo subway station.
Banpo Bridge and the Rainbow Fountain, part of a larger, 30-year-old project designed to revive Seoul's appeal to tourists. It is thanks to the Han River and the surrounding area that it is planned to turn this place into a tourist center of Seoul.
This project is not limited to the construction of the unique Banpo Fountain Bridge, but also includes the creation and improvement of parks and landscapes along the river.
A favorite means of transportation for many Koreans is a bicycle, so it is recommended to get to the bridge-fountain on it, or walk from any nearest park, of which there are many on both banks of the river
The bridge is equipped with 10,000 LED lights of different colors, during the show, the fountain throws out up to 190 tons of water per minute thanks to powerful pumps at the base of the structure
The Banpo project is also unique due to its environmental friendliness, since the water is taken from the river and the water is returned to the river already purified (passed through a special filter system)
This bridge without any doubt can be called one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Nothing like it has ever been created on Earth, so Banpo is unique.
The Banpo Fountain Bridge is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest fountain bridge in the world.
moon rainbow
This year, the Guinness Book of Records has replenished with another record from Seoul. The landmark of the Korean city is the Banpo Bridge, on both sides of which there is the Moon Rainbow Fountain. It was he who was recognized as the longest fountain in the world. The total length of the "Moon Rainbow" is 1140 meters (exactly 570 meters along each side of the bridge).
The idea of architects
When designing this structure, the architects intended to create the appearance of a waterfall. And, indeed, from the side, the falling jets of the fountain are very similar to it. Thanks to the play of light rays and a certain supply of water jets, a special lighting system creates the effect of "dancing water".
romantic view
The park, located on the south bank of the Han River, offers more than a romantic view of the waterfall at night. Being on the lower tier of the Banpo Bridge, where the observation decks of the "Moon Rainbow" are located, you can experience sensations comparable to being inside a waterfall. The electronics controls the lights and fountains, recreating many programs to enhance the visual effect. Both during the day and in the evening there are grandiose light shows.
Banpo Bridge and the rainbow fountain built into it are part of a long-term project aimed at developing the attractiveness of the southern capital for tourists from all over the world. This picturesque area, near which the Han River flows, is soon planned to be turned into a tourist Mecca of Seoul.
Bridge equipment
The bridge is equipped with ten thousand multi-colored LED lanterns. Powerful pumps located at the base of the bridge structure throw out about 200 tons of water in one minute during a colorful show. Banpo is a unique project in terms of environmental standards. The water from the fountain not only returns back to the river from which it is taken, but is also filtered by a special system, thereby purifying the river.
