Longteng Bridge (龍騰斷橋)
Today, we explored Miaoli and visited historic buildings. One of the interesting stops was the remains of the Longteng Bridge (龍騰斷橋), also known as Yutengping Bridge (魚藤坪斷橋). Although it was just a quick stop, the bridge remains were quite fascinating. Many people only stop near the road to take pictures and then continue on their way. There are a few parking spaces available, but they require a fee. If we had known, we could have simply parked on the road later, instead of paying the 50 NTD.
Construction of the Longteng Bridge began at the end of April 1906 and was completed in June 1907. It is a mixed bridge consisting of arch bridges, steel truss bridges, and truss bridges. The bridge was constructed using brick blocks mixed with glutinous rice, and it was considered a masterpiece of Taiwan's Railway History.
Unfortunately, during the Hsinchu-Taichung earthquake in 1935, the bridge collapsed, along with other tunnels, bridges, and railroad tracks in the area. The remains of the Yutengping Bridge serve as a reminder of two of the deadliest earthquakes in Taiwan's history.
From March to May, many places in Miaoli are covered with white flowers when the tung trees blossom, making it a popular season for visitors to come and see the bridge.
There is also a road that leads up the hill to get a better view of the bridge, but the area is overgrown with bushes, which obstructs the view.
Near the bridge, there is a pathway that leads to the river. Although I didn't go there, I noticed that most people ignored this path, but I can't say whether it's not interesting or if it's simply due to people's laziness.
A new bridge was constructed on the right side next to the remains of the Longteng Bridge. It was completed in 1938 and was originally built to transport building materials. The bridge is no longer in use, but along with the nearby Shengxing Station, it has become a tourist attraction. Since 2010, the mountain lane has been opened on special occasions.
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