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Fumei Suspension Bridge

Coordinates: 23°22′36.4″N 120°40′27.7″E / 23.376778°N 120.674361°E / 23.376778; 120.674361
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Fumei Suspension Bridge

福美吊橋
Coordinates23°22′36.4″N 120°40′27.7″E / 23.376778°N 120.674361°E / 23.376778; 120.674361
LocaleAlishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Characteristics
Designsuspension bridge
Total length175 meters
Clearance below80 meters
Location
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The Fumei Suspension Bridge (traditional Chinese: 福美吊橋; simplified Chinese: 福美吊桥; pinyin: Fúměi Diàoqiáo) is a bridge in Shanmei Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

History

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The bridge was donated by the Fujian chapter of Red Cross Society of China.[1]

Architecture

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The bridge is decorated with red, blue and black of the indigenous painting of Tsou people.[1] There is a pavilion at one end of the bridge featuring a mosaic decoration which was inspired from a myth.[2]

Technical specifications

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The bridge spans over a length of 175 meters and hanging 80 meters above the river.[1][3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Fumei Suspension Bridge". Explore Chiayi. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  2. ^ "An Adventure on a Breath-taking Secret Trail". Taiwan Tour. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Awe-Inspiring Tsou Indigenous Tour". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Southern Alishan - Shanmei, Xinmei, and Chashan". 16 March 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2020.