Taipei's Minquan Bridge landscape bridge opens, offering stunning city views

Taipei has officially opened the Minquan Bridge pedestrian bridge, a new landmark connecting the Songshan and Neihu districts across the Keelung River. The bridge, designed with an oval viewing platform, has earned the nickname "Eye of the Sky" for its stunning aerial perspective of the city.

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Thank you, Mayor!

Local residents have welcomed the new bridge, expressing satisfaction with the improved connectivity and safety. Previously, crossing between the north and south banks of the Keelung River required detours or sharing roads with vehicles. The pedestrian bridge now provides a safe and comfortable route for walking, cycling, and enjoying the riverside environment. Families can bring children to play, and birdwatchers can find convenient spots for photography, with the added bonus of viewing aircraft takeoffs and landings up close.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an presided over the opening ceremony, highlighting the bridge's transformation from a temporary construction access bridge into a permanent recreational asset. He noted that the high riverbanks along the Minquan Bridge are already popular spots for recreation. The project aimed to enhance accessibility to the city's riverside green spaces and promote a better waterside living experience for all citizens.

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Before the landscape bridge, although the riverside scenery and bicycle paths had been improved after renovation, it still felt a bit 'sparse.' To walk or jog to the other bank required detours, and there was the problem of pedestrians and vehicles competing for space. Although I don't know which mayor started planning the landscape bridge, it is definitely a benevolent policy.

The construction, part of the "Minquan Bridge Upper Structure Renovation Project," cost approximately NT$1.58 billion, with the landscape bridge phase costing about NT$120 million. The bridge features a lightweight steel structure designed to resemble an elegant ribbon flowing over the river, complementing the city's skyline. Its design incorporates a spiral ramp to connect with the bridge deck, maintaining a comfortable walking gradient while minimizing visual impact. The bridge also includes lighting for nighttime viewing of the cityscape, river sunsets, and Taipei 101.

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Now, not only can I enjoy shooting from different angles, but I can also see Taipei 101 fireworks here, and I can take close-up shots of transport planes, passenger planes, or special flights for political figures. It's very good.