Harbor Suspension Bridge Introduction
Gangkou Village is the gateway to Manjhou Township, with Gangkou Creek and Gangkou Suspension Bridge being important landmarks. If you want to enjoy the charming scenery of Gangkou Creek, the Gangkou Bridge is known as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Standing on the bridge, visitors can see the magnificent ocean view where the creek meets the sea. Every morning and evening, the changing colors of the clouds can be seen from the bridge, creating a breathtaking scene of water merging with the sky. In winter, when the rainfall decreases, the creek turns into Meikou Creek, as it is covered by a large sandbank at the estuary. In the past, crossing the bridge was free of charge, but currently, it is managed by the Manjhou Township Office. To maintain the surrounding environment, a cleaning fee of 10 TWD must be paid before crossing the bridge. This fee supports local education for children in Manjhou Township. Bai Rong Garden is located within the "Kenting National Park Forestry Experiment Station Gangkou Work Station." The Bai Rong, also known as the Weeping Fig, gets its name from its gray-white trunk and aerial roots. Bai Rong belongs to the Moraceae family and grows in low-altitude, humid primitive forests, primarily in the southern area of Kenting. The shape of the Bai Rong resembles that of a banyan tree, with leaves that are generally larger than those of banyan trees, often reaching up to 14 centimeters. It has more developed aerial roots and prop roots, which absorb moisture from the air in humid environments. The aerial roots grow rapidly to the ground, gradually thickening into prop roots. After a long growth period, a single Bai Rong can generate countless prop roots, forming a vast landscape where it is difficult to distinguish which is the main trunk, giving it the name "A Forest of a Single Bai Rong." The area covers over 800 square meters and can have three to four hundred aerial roots, creating a spectacular sight that may sometimes lead people to mistakenly believe there are many Bai Rong trees. The Bai Rong Garden does not have fixed opening hours, and access to the work station is restricted for vehicles. If you wish to visit the garden, it is recommended to contact the experiment station in advance.
The harbor suspension bridge with red and white alternating colors.
Suspension Bridge Trail
