Beigang Tourist Bridge

北港觀光大橋
Coordinates23°33′43.7″N 120°18′12.9″E / 23.562139°N 120.303583°E / 23.562139; 120.303583
CrossesBeigang River
LocaleLioujiao, Chiayi County and Beigang, Yunlin County in Taiwan
Characteristics
Designarch bridge
Total length268.5 metres (881 ft)
Width7 m (23 ft)
History
OpenedNovember 2003
Location

The Beigang Tourist Bridge (traditional Chinese: 北港觀光大橋; simplified Chinese: 北港观光大桥; pinyin: Běigǎng Guānguāng Dàqiáo) is a footbridge in Lioujiao Township, Chiayi County and Beigang Township, Yunlin County in Taiwan.[1] The bridge crosses over Beigang River.

Features

Comprising three arches, this red and gold steel arch bridge is said to resemble a giant dragon. The bridge can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.[2]

Transportation

The bridge is accessible west from Minxiong Station of the Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. "雲林縣文化旅遊網全球資訊網-雲林之美-雲林之美-北港觀光大橋". Tour.yunlin.gov.tw. 2010-10-07. Archived from the original on 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  2. "Cultural Tours in Yunlin - Beigang Tourist Bridge". yunlin.gov.tw. Yunlin County Gov't. 3 August 2015. Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-27.


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