Xinbei Bridge Introduction
The magnificent New Taipei Bridge spans the Erchong Flood Channel and the Dahan River, connecting the San Chong District and the Banqiao District, and is a part of the New Taipei River Circular Expressway. During its construction, it was commonly referred to as the Erchong Flood Channel cable-stayed bridge. When it was inaugurated in 2010, it coincided with the upgrade of Taipei County to New Taipei City, and it was officially named the New Taipei Bridge. It is the eighth cable-stayed bridge in Taiwan and the longest asymmetrical single-tower cable-stayed bridge in Asia. The New Taipei Bridge, which connects the skyline of Greater Taipei, has a main tower height of 135.75 meters and a bridge length of 1,075 meters, equivalent to a forty-story skyscraper. The bridge features an inverted Y-shaped main tower design that resembles the character "北" (North) from a distance. Along with Shin Kong Tower and Taipei 101, it forms the skyline of the Taipei Basin from west to east. Standing on the west side of the New Taipei Bridge, three towering landmarks can be seen in the Taipei Basin at once. At night, the colorful lighting changes on the bridge make it an excellent spot for night photography and capturing trails of moving vehicles. Located at the confluence of the Xindian River and the Dahan River into the Tamsui River, along with the Erchong Flood Channel to the north, the New Taipei Bridge appears as a steel giant standing at the heart of the water system in the Taipei Basin when viewed from above. It offers panoramic views of the urban landscape of Greater Taipei and the Datun Volcano Group. Looking down, one can see the rushing waters and sandbars of the Tamsui River basin. The design of the New Taipei Bridge also incorporates pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes, connecting the Dahan River Bike Path, the Xindian River Bike Path, and the Erchong Circular Bike Path, making it perfect for cycling adventures.
