New Taipei Bridge Introduction
The magnificent New Taipei Bridge spans the Dazhong Floodway and the Dahan River, connecting the Sanchong District and the Banqiao District. It is part of the New Taipei Circular Highway. During its construction, it was commonly referred to as the Dazhong Floodway Cable-Stayed Bridge. When it was opened in 2010, it coincided with the elevation of Taipei County to New Taipei City and was officially named the New Taipei Bridge. It became Taiwan's eighth cable-stayed bridge and the longest symmetric single-tower cable-stayed bridge in Asia. The New Taipei Bridge shapes the skyline of the Greater Taipei area. Its main tower reaches a height of 135.75 meters, and the bridge length extends to 1,075 meters, which is equivalent to a 40-story skyscraper. The bridge features an inverted Y-shaped main tower design, resembling the character "北" (North) from a distance. Together with the Shin Kong Life 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, one can see three towering landmarks rising in the Taipei Basin. At night, the bridge's colorful lighting changes make it an excellent spot for night photography and capturing moving vehicle trails. Located at the confluence of the Xindian River and Dahan River entering the Tamsui River, along with the Dazhong Floodway to the north, the New Taipei Bridge appears like a giant steel structure standing in the heart of the water system of the Taipei Basin. 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 shoals of the Tamsui River basin. The design of the New Taipei Bridge also incorporates pedestrian and bicycle lanes, connecting the Dahan River Bicycle Path, Xindian River Bicycle Path, and the Dazhong Circular Bicycle Path, making it ideal for cycling enthusiasts.
