Siaogangshan Skywalk Park
Siaogangshan Skywalk Park | |
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崗山之眼 | |
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Type | park |
Location | Gangshan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Coordinates | 22°48′46.6″N 120°20′05.3″E / 22.812944°N 120.334806°ECoordinates: 22°48′46.6″N 120°20′05.3″E / 22.812944°N 120.334806°E |
Area | 1.8 hectares |
Opening | 14 February 2018 |
Owned by | Kaohsiung City Government |
Budget | NT$100 million |
Website | Official website (in Chinese) |
The Siaogangshan Skywalk Park (traditional Chinese: 崗山之眼; simplified Chinese: 岗山之眼; pinyin: Gǎngshān Zhīyǎn) is a park in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The park is owned by Kaohsiung City Government.
History[]
The park was constructed with a budget of almost NT$100 million. It was opened on a trial basis on 4 February 2018 and was officially opened on 14 February 2018.[1] On 3 December 2018 to 4 February 2019, the park was closed for drainage and road works for a total cost of NT$17 million.[2]
Geology[]
The park spans over an area of 1.8 hectares and is located on a hilltop and overlooks the Agongdian Reservoir.[1]
Architecture[]
The park features a skywalk 40.5 metres (133 ft) in height, 88 metres (289 ft) in length and 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in width. The shape of the skywalk resembles a violin for its main pylon and strings for its 24 suspension cables.[1]
Transportation[]
The park is accessible by bus from Gangshan South Station of Kaohsiung MRT.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Liao, George (30 January 2018). "First skywalk in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan to begin trial operation on February 4". Taiwan News. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ Everington, Keoni (3 December 2018). "Kaohsiung's NT$100 million Siaogangshan Skywalk suddenly closes for 'repairs' for 2 months". Taiwan News. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Siaogangshan Skywalk Park". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
External links[]
- Official website (in Chinese)
- 2018 establishments in Taiwan
- Parks established in 2018
- Parks in Kaohsiung
- Taiwan geography stubs