Kinmen Bridge

Taichung Attractions

金門橋

The Kinmen Bridge located in Dongshi District originally had only a gentle stream flowing between its banks, requiring residents on both sides to wade across. To ensure the safety of the elderly and children, the bridge was constructed in the 15th year of the Showa era (1940). However, due to the outbreak of the Pacific War, all the cement was requisitioned, forcing the local people to use glutinous rice, lime, and brown sugar to create an adhesive instead. This resulted in a flexible structure that remained undamaged even during the 921 earthquake. The special construction method and design have significant preservation value, especially in terms of the safety it provides for local residents.

Address：No. 31, Dongguan Rd. and Xingxiang, Dongshi District, Taichung City

Kinmen Bridge Introduction

The Kinmen Bridge, located in Dongshi District, originally had only a gentle stream flowing between the two 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 AD). However, due to the outbreak of the Pacific War at that time, all cement was requisitioned, forcing local people to use materials such as glutinous rice, lime, and brown sugar to create a binding mixture. This resulted in a flexible structure that sustained no damage during the 921 earthquake. The unique construction methods and design possess considerable historical value, especially in terms of ensuring the safety of local residents.

Historical Sites

Kinmen Bridge Travel Information

Address：No. 31, Dongguan Rd. and Xingxiang, Dongshi District, Taichung City

Other Nearby Attractions： Dongshi Forest Culture Park 、 Taichung Hakka Cultural Park 、 Heavenly Ladder Trail 、 Ruipikeng Leisure Agricultural Area 、 Xinshe Flower Sea (Council of Agriculture Seed Improvement and Propagation Station Second Farm) 、 Yongye Ecological Farm 、 Pear Village Leisure Agricultural Area 、 Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park 、 Shenghe Mushroom Farm 、 Yueheng Gate

Nearby Cuisine： A-Liang Mushroom Garden 、 Zhenhua Mushroom Specialty 、 A-Mu Diner 、 Dongshi Big Bowl Ice Shop 、 DIDI DOMO Multi-Functional Restaurant 、 Lin's Dumpling House 、 Flavored Garden Restaurant 、 Dongshi Old Railway Station and Hakka Cultural Park 、 Mushroom God Scenic Restaurant 、 Dongxiang Coffee