Harbor Suspension Bridge Introduction
K港口村 is the gateway to Manzhou Township, with the Kangkou Stream and Kangkou Suspension Bridge serving as important landmarks of the village. If you wish to enjoy the charming scenery of the Kangkou Stream, the Kangkou Bridge, known as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge, offers visitors panoramic views of the impressive sea vista where the stream meets the ocean. Each morning and evening, the changes in the clouds can be observed from the bridge, creating a stunning water-sky harmony that captivates many. In winter, as rainfall decreases, the stream becomes the "Mokou Stream," as it gets concealed by a large sandbar when it reaches the estuary. In earlier years, crossing the suspension bridge was free of charge; however, it is now managed by the Manzhou Township Office. To maintain the surrounding environment, a cleaning fee of NT$10 is required before crossing the bridge. This nominal fee is used to support local children's education in Manzhou Township. The Bai Rung Garden is located within the "Kangkou Work Station of the Hengchun Forestry Experiment Station." Bai Rung, also known as Ficus virens, is named for its grayish-white trunk and aerial roots. It belongs to the Moraceae family and thrives in low-elevation, humid, primitive forest environments, particularly in the southern Kenting area. The shape of Bai Rung resembles that of a banyan tree, with larger leaves that can grow up to 14 centimeters, and it possesses more developed aerial and prop roots. In its humid growing environment, Bai Rung relies on its aerial roots to absorb moisture from the air, which then rapidly grows to the ground and gradually thickens into prop roots. Over time, a single Bai Rung can generate countless prop roots, creating a vast landscape where it becomes difficult to distinguish the original trunk (main root), giving rise to the saying "one Bai Rung tree becomes a forest." The garden spans over 800 ping and features 300 to 400 aerial roots, making it quite a spectacular sight, sometimes leading visitors to mistakenly believe there are many Bai Rung trees. The Bai Rung Garden does not have fixed opening hours, and vehicle access to the work station is restricted. If you wish to visit the garden, it is advisable to contact the experiment station in advance.
The port suspension bridge features a red and white striped body.
Suspension Bridge Trail
