Niuchou River Bridge, Railway bridge in Chiayi County, Taiwan
Description
The Niuchou River Bridge is a railway crossing that connects sections of the Alishan Forest Railway across mountainous terrain, allowing trains to traverse through forested areas. It was built in 2008 as part of a modernization effort for the existing railway system.
History
The original railway line began operating in 1912 for timber transport and has shaped the mountain region ever since. The Niuchou viaduct was constructed in 2008 to support the modernized route and connect new sections of the line.
Culture
The bridge is part of a railway system that evolved from industrial timber transport to a network connecting mountain communities and serving visitors exploring the highlands.
Practical
Access is via regular train services of the Alishan Forest Railway departing from Chiayi Station multiple times daily. The best time to visit is between spring and autumn when weather is stable and train services run reliably.
Did you know?
The narrow-gauge trains pass through multiple climate zones during a single journey, moving from tropical valleys to temperate mountain forests. Passengers experience this dramatic shift from populated lowlands to undisturbed forest landscapes in just a few hours.
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