New Taipei Bridge Introduction
The majestic Xinbei Bridge spans the Dazhi Flood Diversion Channel and the Dahan River, connecting the Sanchong District and the Banqiao District. It is part of the New Taipei River Corridor Expressway. During its construction, it was commonly referred to as the Dazhi Flood Diversion Channel Cable-Stayed Bridge, and upon its completion in 2010 coinciding with the upgrade of Taipei County to New Taipei City, it was officially named the Xinbei Bridge. This makes it the eighth cable-stayed bridge in Taiwan and the longest symmetric single-tower cable-stayed bridge in Asia. Featuring a main tower height of 135.75 meters and a total bridge length of 1,075 meters, it is comparable to a 40-story skyscraper. The Xinbei Bridge adopts an inverted Y-shaped main tower design, which from a distance resembles the character "北" (North), forming part of the skyline from west to east along with Shin Kong Life Tower and Taipei 101. Standing on the west side of the bridge, one can simultaneously see three towering landmarks rising above the Taipei Basin. At night, the bridge's colorful lighting changes make it a prime spot for capturing nighttime cityscape and vehicle trails in New Taipei. Located at the confluence of the Xindian River and Dahan River entering the Tamsui River, and adjacent to the Dazhi Flood Diversion Channel to the north, the Xinbei Bridge appears like a steel giant standing at the heart of the water system of the Taipei Basin when viewed from above. It provides a panoramic view of the urban landscape of Greater Taipei and the Tatun Volcano Group. Looking down, you can see the rushing waters and sandbanks of the Tamsui River basin. The design of the Xinbei Bridge also incorporates pedestrian walkways and bike lanes, connecting the Dahan River Cycling Path, Xindian River Cycling Path, and Dazhi Circular Cycling Path, making it ideal for cycling enthusiasts.
