About the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco / Golden Gate Bridge Tour

 

 

 

 

 

Hello guys, this time, let's take a look at San Francisco, one of the famous tourist attractions in the United States, especially the Golden Gate Bridge.





Please note that we are talking about the simple history of Golden Gate Bridge and tour methods.

■ San Francisco

 

San Francisco is a city in the U.S. state of California that serves as a cultural, economic, and commercial hub for Northern California.


The official name is San Francisco City County, named after St. Francis.


With an area of 46.9 square miles, San Francisco is the smallest county in the U.S. state.


In terms of population density, it is known to be the second highest population density in the United States after New York.


As such, there are various places to play, cultural performances, and museums, and it is in contact with the beach, showing many beautiful scenery.

In the case of San Francisco, it has cool weather, beautiful fog, various natural scenery, various architecture, Golden Gate Bridge, cable car, Chinatown, etc. even in summer.


It is known that it does not rain in summer from June to September, contrary to Korea, but rains a lot in November to March.







The average summer temperature is between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature is just over 40 degrees Celsius, the winter average temperature is between 3 and 19 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature is about -3 degrees Celsius.


It would be nice to make sure that you pack appropriate clothes according to the travel date.

■ Golden Gate Bridge

 

Among them, today we are going to learn about Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge.


The Golden Gate Bridge is an international symbol of San Francisco and a product of very amazing engineering technology.

 

Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and there are many other elements that make it unique.


With huge towers, cables, and huge span, the bridge has sensuous beauty and engineering wonders that feature color, sound, and light.

■ Tour of Golden Gate Bridge, Tourism

 

You can also take part in a big bus tour, bicycle tour, and a free two-week walking bridge tour to see the Golden Gate Bridge.


If you sign up for a free city tour of San Francisco twice a week on Thursday and Sunday, you can enjoy a free walking leg tour during the tour.


For reference, Geummungyo Bridge is not included when conducting a city tour on a different date, so it would be better to check the tour locations on the website in advance and visit.

 

■ Maintenance of Golden Gate Bridge

 

 

In the case of the Golden Gate Bridge, it is said that it pays a total of $112,434 per year for paint alone according to its enormous size.


Among them, the price of pure paint alone is 20,412 dollars.


Since it always comes into contact with the sea, it is said that paint is applied frequently to prevent corrosion.


It's not like you can paint it evenly for a day or two, so you can say it's divided into a year.






Of course, in addition to paint, it is said to be constantly maintaining corroded steel by replacing corroded steel bolts and rivets.

 

 

■ Color of Golden Gate Bridge

 

In addition, the Golden Gate Bridge has always been painted in the color "international orange."


Consulting architect Irving Moreau rejected carbon black and steel gray and chose a unique orange color that blends well with the natural setting of span because it is a warm color that matches the warm color of the land mass in a setting that distinguishes it from the cool colors of the sky and sea.


This also improves visibility into ships passing through the Golden Gate Bridge. But if the U.S. Navy had chosen the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bridge might have been painted with black and yellow stripes to ensure much greater visibility for passing ships...


If it was a golden gate bridge with black and yellow stripes, it might not have been a famous tourist destination like today.

 

 

 

 

■ Why is the Golden Gate Bridge not gold?

 

In fact, in the Golden Gate Bridge, the term Golden Gate means the Golden Gate Strait, the entrance to San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.


The strait is about three miles long and one mile wide and has a flow rate of 4.5 to 7.5 knots.


It is generally accepted that the strait was named "Chrysopylae" or Golden Gate by Army Captain John C. Fremont around 1846.


It reminded him of a port in Istanbul named Chrysoceras or Golden Horn.

 

 

 

 

 

■ Continuous Improvement of Golden Gate Bridge

 

 

In addition, since its completion in 1937, various reconstruction and improvement projects have been carried out to preserve and protect the life of the Golden Gate Bridge.


The system has been improved to withstand large storms and rope replacement has been carried out due to rope corrosion.


It has been renovated to increase earthquake resistance to withstand earthquakes, and it has been improved to avoid paying tolls in cash.


In addition, there are continuous improvements in various ways such as installing safety railings, installing pedestrian handrails, and installing tower lights, so I think you can proceed with the tour comfortably without fear of collapsing.

 

 

■ Golden Gate Bridge free tour application site

https://sfcityguides.org/



The San Francisco Free Tour application site is located above, and the site also includes tours to the Golden Gate Bridge every Thursday and Sunday only.


Please refer to the website and apply for the tour accordingly.







So far, we've learned about Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge.


Thank you.