New Taipei’s Pedestrian-Only “Crescent Bridge” – Transparent Walkway to Admire Nighttime Light Projections Reflected on the Riverbank

▲ The white hue of the “Crescent Bridge” allows it to easily take on the colors of nature. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government)

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

Connecting Banqiao and Xinzhuang, New Taipei City’s third landscape bridge exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists, the “Crescent Bridge,” officially opened on the 17th. Its asymmetrical arched design, paired with ever-changing nighttime light projections reflected on the Dahan River, adds even more charm to the evening, quickly making this brand-new bridge a new destination for locals to enjoy the river scenery day and night.

The pure white “Crescent Bridge” stretches 725 meters in length, stands 65 meters high, and is 8 meters wide. It features an “asymmetrical double-steel tied arch bridge” structure, making it the longest double-span steel arch bridge in Taiwan. Walking across the bridge, you’ll find a 60-meter-long transparent walkway, modeled after the “Skywalk” at the Grand Canyon in the U.S. Look down, and you can see the Dahan River flowing beneath your feet. At night, the bridge, bathed in multicolored light projections, reflects off the dark river surface—standing on the walkway lets you get an up-close view of this stunning scene.

Even without special lighting, the surrounding natural scenery is breathtaking. (Photo / Sourced fromMy New Taipei City Fan Page)

The colorful and ever-changing nighttime light projections are the most beautiful highlight and charm of the “Crescent Bridge” after dark. Viewed from either riverbank, the diverse hues dance across the asymmetrical arched bridge and are simultaneously mirrored on the water’s surface. Loved by visitors, these projections also quickly fill up the memory cards of many photography enthusiasts. Light projection times are divided into winter hours (October to May) and summer hours (June to September). During winter, the projections run from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, while in summer, they are displayed from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Additionally, the bridge features four themed observation and rest platforms, including “Curve of Art,” “Shadows of Light,” “Dance of Water,” and “Rhythm of Wind.” Plans are underway to allow street performers to showcase their talents on the bridge in the future.