New Taipei Bridge Introduction
The magnificent Xinbei Bridge spans the Dazhong Flood Diversion Channel and the Dahan River, connecting the San Chong District and the Banqiao District. It is part of the New Taipei Riverside Expressway. During its construction, it was commonly known as the Dazhong Flood Diversion Channel Cable-Stayed Bridge, and upon its opening in 2010, which coincided with the elevation of Taipei County to New Taipei City, it was officially named Xinbei Bridge. It is the eighth cable-stayed bridge in Taiwan and the first symmetrical single-tower cable-stayed bridge in Asia. Connecting the skyline of Greater Taipei, the main tower of Xinbei Bridge stands at 135.75 meters tall, with a total length of 1,075 meters, comparable to a 40-story skyscraper. The bridge features an inverted Y-shaped main tower design, resembling the character "北" (North) from a distance, and it forms the skyline from west to east along with the Shinkong Mitsukoshi Building and Taipei 101. From the west side of Xinbei Bridge, one can see three towering landmarks standing in the Taipei basin. At night, the colorful light changes of the bridge make it an excellent location for night photography and capturing vehicle trails. Located at the confluence of the Xindian River and Dahan River entering the Tamsui River, along with the Dazhong Flood Diversion Channel to the north, Xinbei Bridge appears as a steel giant standing at the heart of the waterway system in the Taipei basin when viewed from above, offering panoramic views of the urban landscape of Greater Taipei and the Datun Volcano Group. The bridge design also incorporates pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes, connecting the Dahan River Bicycle Path, Xindian River Bicycle Path, and Dazhong Circular Bicycle Path, making it ideal for cycling enthusiasts.
