Taiping Sky Bridge
The Taiping Sky Bridge (traditional Chinese: 太平雲梯; simplified Chinese: 太平云梯; pinyin: Tàipíng Yúntī) is a suspension bridge in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. It is the longest suspension bridge in Taiwan.
History
The bridge was inaugurated on 20 August 2017 in a ceremony attended by Chiayi Magistrate Helen Chang. It then opened on 23 September that year.
Architecture
The bridge spans over a length of 281 meters with a height of about 1,000 meters above sea level. The bridge is decorated with lamps which are lighted up differently every evening following the colors of the rainbow.
See also
References
- ^ Huang, Maggie (13 May 2017). "Taiwan's longest suspension bridge nears completion". Taiwan News. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ Liao, George (20 August 2017). "Taiwan's longest sightseeing suspension bridge to open in Chiayi County in September". Taiwan News. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Taiping Suspension Bridge". Alishan National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Taiping Suspension Bridge". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
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