Harbor Suspension Bridge Introduction
Port Village is the gateway to Manzhou Township. The Gangkou River and the Gangkou Suspension Bridge are important landmarks of Port Village. If you want to take in the charming scenery of the Gangkou River, the Gangkou Bridge is known as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Tourists standing on the suspension bridge can see the magnificent ocean view where the river flows into the sea. Every morning and evening, visitors can observe the changes in the clouds above, and the breathtaking scenery of the integration of water and sky is truly astonishing. In winter, when rainfall decreases, the river turns into the "Mikou River," as it gets covered by a large sandbank at the river mouth. In the past, crossing the suspension bridge did not require a fee, but it is now managed by the Manzhou Township Office. To maintain the surrounding environment, visitors must pay a cleaning fee of NT$10 before crossing the bridge, which is used by the Manzhou Township Office to help local children with education expenses. The Banyan Garden is located within the "Kenting National Park Administration Port Work Station." The Banyan, also known as the Ficus microcarpa, is named for its grey-white trunk and aerial roots. The Banyan belongs to the Moraceae family and thrives in humid low-altitude primary forests, primarily found in the southern Kenting area. The shape of the Banyan tree resembles that of a fig tree, with leaves larger than those of the fig, often reaching up to 14 centimeters in size, and possessing more developed aerial roots and prop roots. In its humid growing environment, the Banyan absorbs moisture from the air through its aerial roots, which grow rapidly down to the ground and gradually thicken into prop roots. Over a long period of growth, a single Banyan tree can generate countless prop roots and gradually form a large area where it becomes indistinguishable which branch is the main root, thus earning the name "One Banyan Tree Forms a Forest." The area covers over 800 square meters, with hundreds of aerial roots, creating a spectacular sight that sometimes makes one mistakenly think there are many Banyan trees. The Banyan Garden does not have fixed opening hours, and vehicle access to the work station is restricted. It is advisable to contact the trial station in advance if you wish to visit the garden.
The harbor suspension bridge with a red and white striped body.
Suspension Bridge Trail
