New Taipei Bridge Introduction
The majestic New Taipei Bridge spans the Dazhi Flood Relief Channel and the Dahan River, connecting the Sanchong District and the Banqiao District. It is part of the New Taipei Circular Expressway. During its construction, it was popularly referred to as the Dazhi Flood Relief Channel Cable-Stayed Bridge. Upon its completion in 2010, coinciding with the elevation of Taipei County to New Taipei City, it was officially named New Taipei Bridge, becoming Taiwan's eighth cable-stayed bridge and the first symmetrical single-tower cable-stayed bridge in Asia. The New Taipei Bridge, which stretches 1,075 meters long and has a main tower height of 135.75 meters, is equivalent to a 40-story skyscraper. Its inverted Y-shaped tower design resembles the character "北" (bei) when viewed from a distance, contributing to the skyline of the Taipei Basin along with the Shin Kong Tower and Taipei 101. From the west side of the New Taipei Bridge, three tall landmarks can be seen simultaneously rising within the Taipei Basin. In the evening, the bridge's vibrant light changes make it an excellent spot for night photography and capturing vehicle trails. Located at the convergence of the Xindian River and Dahan River into the Tamsui River, alongside the Dazhi Flood Relief Channel to the north, the New Taipei Bridge appears as a towering steel giant standing in the heart of the Taipei Basin's water system. From above, it offers a panoramic view of the urban landscape of Greater Taipei and the Datun Volcano Group, while looking down reveals the flowing waters and sandbanks of the Tamsui River Basin. The bridge's design also incorporates pedestrian walkways and bike lanes, connecting the Dahan River Bicycle Path, Xindian River Bicycle Path, and Dazhi Circular Bicycle Path, making it perfect for cycling enthusiasts.
