Land Bridge Introduction
The Qishan Landscape Bridge is a scenic pedestrian and bicycle bridge that spans the Nanzi River, located upstream of the Qishan Bridge. It was transformed from a sugar factory's five-minute train track used for transporting sugarcane during the Japanese colonial period. During the 2009 Morakot typhoon, the old landscape bridge's densely placed piers obstructed drifting wood and floodwaters, which was deemed a cause of the Qishan levee breach and urban flooding. After reconstruction in 2013, the spacing of the piers was enlarged and the old structure reinforced, allowing this landmark to be preserved as a shared memory of the local community. The landscape bridge is 536 meters long and serves as a safe passage for students in the Qishan and Qiwai areas. It is also an excellent spot for tourists to pause and admire the beautiful views of the mountains and rivers. At night, the piers and bridge deck are illuminated, creating a beautiful contrast with the Qishan Bridge, making it one of the most picturesque night scenes in Qishan.
