Taiping Sky Bridge Explained

Taiping Sky Bridge
Native Name:	太平雲梯
Native Name Lang:	zh
Coordinates:	23.5599°N 120.5978°W
Locale:	Meishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Design:	suspension bridge
Length:	281 m
Height:	1,000 m

The Taiping Sky Bridge is a suspension bridge in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. It is the longest suspension bridge in Taiwan.^[1]

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.^[2]

Architecture

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

• Transportation in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Taiwan’s longest suspension bridge nears completion. 13 May 2017. Maggie. Huang. Taiwan News. 24 August 2017.
2. Web site: Taiwan’s longest sightseeing suspension bridge to open in Chiayi County in September. 20 August 2017. George. Liao. Taiwan News. 24 August 2017.
3. Web site: 23 August 2022. Taiping Suspension Bridge. Alishan National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 20 September 2022.
4. Web site: 20 September 2022. Taiping Suspension Bridge. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 20 September 2022.