Breathtaking！Pingtung’s Shan Chuan Liuli Suspension Bridge Now Open — Free Access Until February 29

▲ The inauguration ceremony held on the 26th was jointly unveiled by Magistrate Pan Meng-an, President Ma Ying-jeou, and Wang Ching-feng, President of the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China, among other distinguished guests, who also crossed the bridge together for the first time. (Photo / Provided by Pingtung County Government)

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

Connecting the townships of Sandimen and Majia in Pingtung County, the country's longest hammock-style suspension bridge — Shan Chuan Liuli Suspension Bridge — held its inauguration ceremony on the morning of the 26th. It was also announced that from 2 p.m. today until the end of February next year, the public can experience crossing the bridge for free.

The Shan Chuan Liuli Suspension Bridge has a total length of 262 meters and an average height of 45 meters above the riverbed. Construction began last August, and after the main structure was completed in October this year, aerial footage and photos of the spectacular bridge quickly went viral online. Along with Wutai Township’s Gaotan Bridge — the highest bridge pier in the country — it has become another new highlight for tourism in northern Pingtung.

Magistrate Pan Meng-an emphasized that the Shan Chuan Liuli Suspension Bridge showcases local indigenous culture and history. In addition to 32 storyboards embedded with glass beads on both sides and along the approach ramps, the bridge also features mosaic art installations created by elementary school students at both ends, symbolizing community entrance imagery, as well as large stone sculptures of “yams” and “taro” representing ethnic unity. In the future, the bridge will serve as a gateway for visitors to learn about the Paiwan and Rukai cultures. Through guided tours by local community guides, it aims to attract tourists and boost regional tourism development.

▲ Not only does the Shan Chuan Liuli Suspension Bridge offer stunning views, but the bridge itself is like a work of art.

After its official opening, the bridge has been open to the public for free from 2 p.m. on the day until February 29, 2016. The county government explained that, considering visitor safety and management needs, access to the bridge is one-way only: even-numbered months allow entry from the Majia side and exit via the Sandimen side, while odd-numbered months allow entry from Sandimen and exit via Majia. The bridge allows a maximum of 100 people on at a time, with 400 numbered tickets issued per hour for overall crowd control. Multiple temporary parking lots have been set up, and visitors are encouraged to take public transport or use shuttle services to reach the bridge.

Additionally, the county government has linked nearby attractions in surrounding townships, designing eight package tour routes. These include the “Pengkengkou” site in Shuimen Village, Neipu Township, built during the Japanese colonial period; the Dremor Park in Sandimen; or exploring further along Highway 24 into the Rukai villages of Wutai Township to experience the Gaotan Bridge, which has the highest bridge piers in the country. Everyone is invited to visit Pingtung.

“Pingtung Shan Chuan Liuli Suspension Bridge”
Trial Operation Period: From 2 p.m. on December 26, 2015, until February 29, 2016
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Weekends and Holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Access Method: Individual visitors need to collect a numbered ticket and follow one-way entry rules.
Transportation: Take bus 508 from the bus terminal next to Pingtung Railway Station to the Indigenous Culture Park, or take buses 8227, 8228, or 8229 to Sandimen Township Office and transfer to a shuttle bus.
Shuttle Bus Information:
1. Route: Sandimen Township Office ↔ Indigenous Culture Park
2. Schedule: Weekdays – one bus per hour from 9:00 to 16:00; Holidays – one bus every 15 minutes from 9:00 to 17:00, with the first bus departing at 8:10
4. Fare: NT$10 per person, children under 6 years old (inclusive) ride free (during trial operation); standard fares apply after official launch, according to city bus rates.
For more details, please visitPingtung County Government Tourism and Communication Division official website.