Dijiu Suspension Bridge Explained

Dijiu Suspension Bridge
Native Name:地久吊橋
Native Name Lang:zh
Coordinates:23.4389°N 120.6062°W
Crosses:Bazhang River
Locale:Fanlu, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Design:suspension bridge
Open:1937

The Dijiu Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Fanlu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. It crosses the Bazhang River.

History

The bridge, along with the Tianchang Suspension Bridge, was constructed in 1937.[1] Both were constructed during the Japanese rule of Taiwan, in celebration of the birthdays of the emperor and his wife. This bridge was particularly for the commemoration of the empress’s birthday, Chikyūsetsu in Japanese, or Dìjiǔ Jié in Chinese, hence the name Dijiu Suspension Bridge.

Transportation

The bridge is accessible by bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 25 November 2019. Eternity Suspension Bridges. Alishan National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 16 June 2022.
  2. Web site: Eternity Suspension Bridges. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 19 November 2019.