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− | Completed in 2017, the Taiping Footbridge is one of Taiwan's few major tourist bridge attractions. Crossing a beautiful tree-filled canyon, the giant 281 meter main suspension span is unique for having a double transitional ramp and stair ascent on the south end. The north end of the bridge is also unusual with a back span that was shortened by having the main cables | + | Completed in 2017, the Taiping Footbridge is one of Taiwan's few major tourist bridge attractions. Crossing a beautiful tree-filled canyon, the giant 281 meter main suspension span is unique for having a double transitional ramp and stair ascent on the south end. The north end of the bridge is also unusual with a back span that was shortened by having the main cables bend downward over a pair of large steel pipe supports. |
Located in the Meishan area of Taiwan, the tourist spot includes many hiking trails, overlooks and temples. | Located in the Meishan area of Taiwan, the tourist spot includes many hiking trails, overlooks and temples. | ||
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[[Category:Bridges in China]] | [[Category:Bridges in China]] |
Latest revision as of 02:31, 4 April 2020
Taiping Footbridge
太平雲梯
Chiayi, Taiwan, China
(197) feet high / (60) meters high
922 foot span / 281 meter span
2017
Completed in 2017, the Taiping Footbridge is one of Taiwan's few major tourist bridge attractions. Crossing a beautiful tree-filled canyon, the giant 281 meter main suspension span is unique for having a double transitional ramp and stair ascent on the south end. The north end of the bridge is also unusual with a back span that was shortened by having the main cables bend downward over a pair of large steel pipe supports.
Located in the Meishan area of Taiwan, the tourist spot includes many hiking trails, overlooks and temples.
Taiping Footbridge satellite image.
Taiping Footbridge location map.