A Piece of Rainbow Blooming in a Gray Landscape

On the swaying bridge and autumn-colored trail, Wonju’s Sogeumsan gifts visitors a breathtaking moment and a heartwarming stillness.

How can the sky be this blue

and the breeze this refreshing?

Autumn in Wonju has ripened,

coloring mountains, skies, and even hearts.

The towering suspension bridge

quietly holds the breath of the season.

Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge.

Just the name makes your steps flutter.

A yellow path stretching between two mountains

sways daringly above the river,

shaking the hearts of those who cross it.

But it’s not just the bridge that sways.

The deep gorge below,

the ridgelines in the distance—

they all stir the senses.

Ironically, in the midst of this swaying,

the mind grows still.

The trail winds softly

through the forest.

At times, it’s steep enough to take your breath away,

but the scattered leaves in hues of orange, red, and green

ease the fatigue with their beauty.

Autumn has painted this mountain

in a palette of harmony.

I paused halfway across the bridge.

The breeze brushed my cheek,

bringing back memories of childhood picnics.

The dulled senses worn down by city life

were becoming vivid again here.

People walked at their own pace—

some quickly,

some slowly,

some stopping to take photos

to capture the moment.

Yet no one

was letting this scene pass by unnoticed.

Everyone seemed to carry

a quiet, personal memory

from this special space.

Crossing the bridge leads to a small village,

where a clear river flows below.

That peace

made the thrill of the heights above

even more memorable.

This is not just a tourist spot.

It’s a place

to gently put down your burdens

and rediscover yourself.

Though the walk was short,

its impression lingers.

Even if I return again,

today’s feeling may never come back.

That’s what makes this day special,

and this autumn warmer than ever.