Harbor Suspension Bridge Introduction
Gangkou Village is the gateway to Manjhou Township, with Gangkou Creek and the Gangkou Suspension Bridge as significant landmarks. If you want to experience the enchanting scenery of Gangkou Creek's original hometown, the Gangkou Bridge is known as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Visitors standing on the bridge can enjoy the magnificent view of the creek flowing into the sea. Every morning and evening, you can see the changes in the clouds above from the bridge, a breathtaking scene where water meets the sky. In winter, with reduced rainfall, the creek becomes the "Mekou Creek," as its flow is covered by a large sandbar at the river mouth. In the past, crossing the suspension bridge was free. Currently, it is managed by the Manjhou Township Office, and to maintain the surrounding environment, a cleaning fee of NT$10 must be paid before crossing the bridge. This fee is used as a subsidy for local children's education. Bai Rong Garden is located within the "Kenting Forestry Research Institute Gangkou Station." The Bai Rong, also known as Ficus virens, gets its name from its grayish-white trunk and aerial roots. The Bai Rong belongs to the Moraceae family and thrives in low-altitude, humid, primitive forest environments, particularly in the southern Kenting area. The shape of the Bai Rong resembles that of a banyan tree, with leaves generally larger than those of the banyan, often reaching up to 14 centimeters. It has more developed aerial roots and prop roots. In its humid growing environment, the Bai Rong absorbs moisture from the air through its aerial roots, which grow rapidly to the ground and gradually thicken into prop roots. Over a long period, a single Bai Rong can generate countless prop roots, gradually forming a vast landscape, making it difficult to distinguish which branch is the main root, hence the name "a tree forming a forest." Covering an area of over 800 square meters, with 300 to 400 aerial roots, it is quite spectacular and may sometimes give the impression of many Bai Rongs. The Bai Rong Garden does not have fixed opening hours, and the station restricts vehicle access. It is recommended to contact the research institute in advance if you wish to visit the garden.
Harbor Suspension Bridge with a Red and White Striped Structure
Suspension Bridge Trail
