Shanyue Footbridge
Shanyue Footbridge
山月吊橋
Hualien, Taiwan, China
(443) feet high / (135) meters high
643 foot span / 196 meter span
2020
Taiwan's highest footbridge opened in 2020 near the famous Taroko Gorge Scenic area. The 2.5 meter wide deck is supported by a stiffened truss suspended between a mountain anchor and a steel tubular shaped tower that looks like the Chinese "moon" character.
The main span of 196 meters is actually the fourth pedestrian crossing at this location. The third footbridge was last open in 1988 when plans began to build a more substantial structure which took 32 years. Although some sources claim a height of 152 meters the true height seems to be less.
The oldest Shanyue Footbridge was built in 1914 with little more than narrow planks and a wire mesh in place of a handrail.
The bridge can only be accessed by purchasing tickets in advance as only 800 people are allowed on the bridge during the course of the day. These timed visits are separated into four periods where only a maximum of 200 people can be on the deck at any one time. So be sure to book your visit in advance.
Shanyue Footbridge satellite image.
Shanyue Footbridge location map.
