Taiping Sky Bridge
Taiping Sky Bridge 太平雲梯 | |
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| Coordinates | 23°33′36″N 120°35′52″E / 23.5599°N 120.5978°E |
| Locale | Meishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | suspension bridge |
| Total length | 281 m |
| Height | 1,000 m |
| History | |
| Opened | 23 September 2017 |
| Inaugurated | 20 August 2017 |
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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.[1]
History
[edit]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.[2]
Architecture
[edit]The bridge spans over a length of 281 meters with a height of about 1,000 meters above sea level.[3][2] The bridge is decorated with lamps which are lighted up differently every evening following the colors of the rainbow.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Huang, Maggie (13 May 2017). "Taiwan's longest suspension bridge nears completion". Taiwan News. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b 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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