Taiwan’s Longest Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge – Complete Transportation Guide

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
Taiwan’s most talked-about new attraction, the “Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge,” officially began its trial operation on December 26. The Pingtung County Tourism Bureau announced that fromthe opening day (December 26) at 2:00 PM until February 29, 2016, visitors can experience the bridge for free.It also reminds visitors that the bridge operates on a one-way, single-entry basis, and the direction of entry may vary depending on the month—please pay special attention.

The Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge is 262 meters long and stands an average of 45 meters above the riverbed. Located downstream from the old suspension bridge, it connects Sandimen Township’s Sandi Village with Maolin Township’s Beiyeh Village, linking the Linali Permanent Residences, the Indigenous Cultural Park, and the Sandimen Art Village. It is Taiwan’s longest suspension footbridge.

Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge Opening Information
Trial Operation Period: 2015/12/26 (from 14:00) – 2016/02/29, free experience during this period.
(Note: The bridge will be closed on February 7, 2016, Chinese New Year's Eve.)
Opening Hours:
Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 09:00 – 16:00 / Holidays (including long weekends and national holidays): 09:00 – 17:00
* Limited to 100 visitors on the bridge at a time.
* 400 number tickets issued per hour, starting 30 minutes before opening.

● One-way, single-entry system for the bridge
In odd-numbered months, entry is from the Sandimen end; in even-numbered months, from the Maolin end. During the trial operation, in December and February, entry is from the Maolin end and exit from the Sandimen end; in January, entry is from the Sandimen end and exit from the Maolin end.
● Shuttle Bus Information
The Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge offers shuttle buses between Sandimen Township Office and the Indigenous Cultural Park. These started operating at 1:00 PM on December 26. During the trial period, the fare is NT$10 per person, and children aged 6 and under ride for free. After the official opening, fares will follow the standard city bus pricing.
Bus Schedule:
On weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00, buses run hourly; on holidays from 09:00 to 17:00, buses run every 15 minutes. The first bus departs at 08:10, with additional services added based on visitor numbers.
Route Direction:
Sandimen to Maolin (southbound): Sandimen Township Office → Neipu Agricultural and Industrial School Side Gate → Neipu Agricultural and Industrial School Main Gate (new) → Shuimen Night Market Stop → Beiyeh Activity Center → Indigenous Cultural Park
Maolin to Sandimen (northbound): Indigenous Cultural Park → Beiyeh Activity Center → Shuimen Night Market Stop → Neipu Agricultural and Industrial School Main Gate (new) → Neipu Agricultural and Industrial School Side Gate → Fugu Bay → Sandimen Civic Service Association → Sandimen Township Office

● Group Reservations
Group reservations are now being accepted for weekdays during the experience period (not available on holidays). Each group must consist of 10 to 50 people, with a maximum of 50 people per booking.To make a reservation, call the dedicated hotline at 08-7323180 or 08-7325032 during weekday office hours: 08:00–12:00 and 13:30–17:30.
* Group reservations must be made in advance; same-day reservations are not accepted.
* Confirmed groups must check in at the registration desk 15 minutes before their scheduled visit time.
※ Tour leaders must carry identification documents for verification. In cases where identification cannot be confirmed, the reservation will be canceled, and entry will be changed to an on-site numbered ticket system.

● Transportation
【High-Speed Rail (THSR)】
Upon arriving at THSR Zuoying Station, please transfer to Taiwan Railways to Pingtung Station, then proceed to the front-left side of the station square to board the bus at Pingtung Bus Terminal.
【Pingtung Bus】
Please board at Pingtung Bus Terminal, located next to Pingtung Railway Station (Pingtung Bus inquiry number: 08-7324103).
(1) Route 508: Departs from Pingtung Railway Station, passing through Liudui Cultural Park and Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and arrives at the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park. Departs at 8:00 AM.
(2) Route 8227: Departs from Pingtung Railway Station, passing through Neipu Vocational High School and its side entrance, and arrives at Sandimen Township Office. Departs at 7:10 AM.
(3) Route 8228: Departs from Pingtung Railway Station, passing through Neipu Vocational High School and its side entrance, and arrives at Sandimen Township Office. Departs at 6:00 AM.
(4) Route 8229: Departs from Pingtung Railway Station, passing through the side entrance of Neipu Vocational High School, and arrives at Sandimen Township Office. Departs at 6:30 AM.