Pingtung | Old Iron Bridge Park

Happy Dragon Boat Festival 🎉 Pingtung Old Iron Bridge 📍 Address Pingtung County, Pingtung City, Dike Road (For navigation, search "Lower Tamsui River Iron Bridge") ⸻ 🕒 Opening Hours • Skywalk: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00 (Closed on Mondays and Chinese New Year's Eve) • Wetland Park and surrounding trails: Open 24/7 ⸻ 🚗 Transportation 🚆 Train • Take Taiwan Railways to "Liukuaicuo Station" and walk about 15 minutes to reach the park. 🚌 Bus • Take Kaohsiung Bus from "Pingtung Transit Station" to "Dike Road" stop, then walk about 5 minutes to arrive. 🚗 Driving • Navigation: Set your GPS to "Lower Tamsui River Iron Bridge" or "Old Iron Bridge Wetland Education Park." • Parking: Roadside parking is available around the park. Visiting on weekdays is recommended to avoid crowds. ⸻ 🌟 Reasons to Visit • Historical Value: Originally named "Lower Tamsui River Iron Bridge," this bridge was built in 1913 and was the longest iron bridge in Asia at the time, spanning 1,526 meters. It is now a national historic site, showcasing Taiwan's railway development history. • Skywalk: A 307-meter-long skywalk is built on the bridge, allowing visitors to stroll while enjoying the magnificent views of Gaoping River and observing trains passing by up close. • Rich Ecology: The park features over 100 hectares of wetland ecological park, including water-friendly trails and riverside bike paths, making it ideal for family outings and a haven for photography enthusiasts. • Seasonal Flower Fields: From September to May each year, the cosmos flower fields beneath the bridge bloom, creating a stunning scene with the iron bridge, attracting numerous visitors for photo opportunities.