Glutinous Rice Bridge

The stone bridge spans across the Beigang River with a traditional arch design incorporating natural and local materials in its structure.

Built in 1941, this bridge became a designated monument of Nantou County and survived multiple natural disasters including floods and earthquakes.

The structure reflects the engineering knowledge of local builders who combined stone with glutinous rice, lime, and brown sugar as binding materials.

The bridge requires continuous maintenance due to water drainage issues, leading authorities to plan additional sluiceways to prevent future flooding problems.

Engineers used glutinous rice mixed with lime and brown sugar as mortar between stones, creating a solid binding material for construction.

Location: Guoxing

Made from material: stone, glutinous rice, lime, brown sugar

GPS coordinates: 24.05850,120.90650

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45