Taroko Gate Bridge

The Taroko Gate Bridge extends 1208 meters across the landscape, featuring a Nielsen steel arch design with five spans and a width of 26.6 meters.

The Directorate General of Highways completed the engineering design between 1995 and 2003, leading to the bridge's official opening on July 3, 2002.

The bridge displays a six-letter inscription of 'East-West Cross-Island Highway' created by calligrapher Wang Chuang-Wei, incorporating elements of Chinese palatial architecture.

Travelers can reach the bridge via Highway PH8 from Xincheng Town or by taking a train to Xincheng Taroko Station followed by local transportation.

The bridge functions as the primary entrance to Taroko National Park, connecting the Suhua Highway to the main route toward Hualien City.

Location: Hualien County

Official opening: July 3, 2002

Length: 1,208 m

Width: 26.6 m

GPS coordinates: 24.14583,121.64403

Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:15