Shuiyuan Suspension Bridge
Shuiyuan Suspension Bridge 雙龍七彩吊橋 | |
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| Coordinates | 23°46′44.3″N 120°57′00.4″E / 23.778972°N 120.950111°E |
| Locale | Xinyi, Nantou County, Taiwan |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | suspension bridge |
| Total length | 342 meters |
| Clearance below | 110 meters |
| History | |
| Construction cost | NT$60 million |
| Opened | 1 January 2020 |
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The Shuiyuan Suspension Bridge or Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge (traditional Chinese: 雙龍七彩吊橋; simplified Chinese: 双龙七彩吊桥; pinyin: Shuānglóng Qīcǎi Diàoqiáo) is a suspension bridge in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
History
[edit]The bridge was constructed at a cost of NT$60 million with funding from Nantou County Government, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, and Xinyi Township Office.[1] It was opened to the public on 1 January 2020.[2]
Architecture
[edit]The bridge features alternate different color for every 50 meters of its length.[2]
Technical specifications
[edit]The bridge spans over a length of 342 meters with 110 meters of clearance below it. It was constructed in parallel with the older bridge built earlier.[1]
Transportation
[edit]The bridge is accessible by bus from Shuili Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Liao, George (21 June 2020). "Highest, longest suspension bridge in Taiwan now open". Taiwan News. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ a b Chen, Jake (22 October 2019). "Public Trespasses onto Incomplete Bridge for Selfies". PTS English News. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
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