Taroko Gate Bridge, Network arch bridge in Hualien County, Taiwan
Taroko Gate Bridge is a steel arch structure spanning about 1.2 kilometers with five main sections and a width of roughly 27 meters. The structure connects the Suhua Highway with the main road toward Hualien and serves as a prominent entry point to the region.
The structure was designed between 1995 and 2003 and completed in 2002, focusing on improving road connections across the region. It marks a turning point in modern transportation infrastructure for the area.
The bridge features a calligraphic inscription that reflects traditional architectural influences from East Asian design traditions. Locals and visitors view it as a symbolic gateway, and its appearance has become intertwined with the surrounding mountain landscape in regional identity.
The bridge is accessible via the PH8 highway, and the nearest train station offers good connections for visitors without a car. The best time to visit is during clear weather when views of the surrounding mountains are unobstructed.
Beyond its engineering achievement, the bridge marks the geographic threshold where visitors first encounter the dramatic mountain landscape of Taroko National Park. Its location at a major crossroads means countless travelers experience a sense of transition and arrival at this single point.
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