Kinmen Bridge

Taichung Attractions

金門橋

Jinmen Bridge, located in Dongshi District, originally had only a gentle stream flowing between the banks, requiring residents on both sides to wade across. To ensure the safety of the elderly, women, and children, the bridge was built in the 15th year of the Showa era (1940). At that time, due to the outbreak of the Pacific War, all the cement was requisitioned, leaving the local people to use glutinous rice, lime, and brown sugar to create a binding material. This resulted in a flexible structure that sustained no damage during the 921 earthquake. The unique construction method and shape have significant preservation value, especially in ensuring the safety of local residents.

Address：No. 31, Dongguan Rd., Dongshi District, Taichung City 423, Taiwan

Kinmen Bridge Introduction

The Kinmen Bridge located in Dongshi District originally had only a gentle stream flowing between both sides, with residents relying on wading across for interaction. In order to ensure the safety of the elderly, women, and children, the bridge was constructed in the 15th year of the Shōwa era (1940). However, due to the outbreak of the Pacific War at that time, all cement was requisitioned, forcing locals to use glutinous rice, lime, and brown sugar to create a glue-like mixture. This unique composition gives the bridge elasticity, allowing it to withstand the 921 earthquake without any damage. The special construction technique and form of the bridge are of considerable preservation value, especially for the safety of the local residents.

Historical Sites

Kinmen Bridge Travel Information

Address：No. 31, Dongguan Rd., Dongshi District, Taichung City 423, Taiwan

Other Nearby Attractions： Tongshi Forestry Cultural Park 、 Taichung Hakka Cultural Park 、 Sky Ladder Trail 、 Ruanbi Keng Leisure Agriculture Area 、 Xinshe Flower Sea (Agricultural Committee Seed Improvement and Propagation Station Second Farm) 、 Yongye Ecology Farm 、 Pear Village Leisure Agricultural Area 、 Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park 、 Shenghe Mushroom Farm 、 Yueheng Gate

Nearby Cuisine： Ah Liang Mushroom Garden 、 Zhenhua Mushroom Specialty Restaurant 、 A-Mu Restaurant 、 Dongshi Giant Bowl Ice Shop 、 DIDI DOMO Multi-style Restaurant 、 Lin's Dumpling Restaurant 、 Flavors Garden Restaurant 、 Dongshi Old Railway Station and Hakka Cultural Park 、 Mushroom God Viewpoint Dining 、 Dong Xiang Coffee