A Day at Siaogangshan Skywalk Park (Gangshan) - Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Siaogangshan Skywalk Park is located between Gangshan and Yanchao Districts that cover 1.8 hectares of land.

I together with my pal Jincky went to the famous skywalk of Taiwan. We agreed to meet at Gangshan South Station through Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT) that is the last station. From my dorm (Wu-Ling International Villa Dormitory) inside the National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan I stroll for approximately 10-15 mins going to Sizihwan MRT station. From Sizihwan station (Orange Line - O1) going to Formosa Boulevard station (Red Line - R10) takes 5 minutes (15 mins’ interval).

Ticket Cost:

One-way Ticket - NT$ 20

General Adult Card - NT$ 17

Student Card - NT$ 15

Welfare Card NT$ 8

Note: 1 NT$ equals 0.033 United States Dollar

From Formosa Boulevard station (Red Line - R10) to Gangshan South (Red Line - R24) takes 32 minutes (10 minutes’ interval).

Ticket Cost:

One-way Ticket - NT$ 50

General Adult Card - NT$ 43

Student Card - NT$ 37

Welfare Card NT$ 21

Note: 1 NT$ equals 0.033 United States Dollar

Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT)

Red Line

MRT Siaogang Station to MRT Gangshan South Station (vice versa)

This Red Line is Kaohsiung MRT’s foremost line consisted of 24 MRT stations from MRT Siaogang Station to MRT Gangshan South Station (R1-R24). Formosa Boulevard Station in the center wherein the Red and Orange subway lines meet.

Orange Line

MRT Sizihwan Station to MRT Daliao Station (vice versa)

This Orange Line is Kaohsiung MRT’s major line consisted of 14 stations from MRT Sizihwan Station to MRT Daliao Station (O1 to O14).

The Service Hours of KMRT is between 06:00-23:00 (Peak hours: 6 minute intervals/ Off-peak hours: 10 minute intervals)

More information about the tickets and KMRT please visit their site: https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/kaohsiung/krt-about.asp

Reaching the bridge, one can enjoy the beautiful birds-eye-views of Agongdian Reservoir, Agongdian Forest Park, and Agongdian River and its nearby plains.

When the sky is clear, visitors can even find in the distance the magnificent North Dawu Mountain and surrounding hills.

The 85 Sky Tower, which is Kaohsiung’s major landmark, Banping Mountain, Shoushan, and the Taiwan Strait can also be viewed from there.

The Siaogangshan Skywalk Park is one of the town government’s major tourism creation tasks in Gangshan District. The park is positioned on a hilltop overlooking the scenic Agongdian Reservoir and facilitated with forested trails. The Skywalk gives traffic perspectives that amplify very far, weather situations permitting. The shape of the Siaogangshan Skywalk Park takes up the theme of tune as the main pylon, which is 40.5 meters tall, is shaped like a violin, and the suspension cables appear to be strings. The Skywalk is supported by using 24 suspension cables, and the complete Skywalk is 88 meters long and meters wide.

When we attain our destination, we saw quite a few meals stalls and of the route the Skywalk. I am wondering what it's miles much like the God's hands" strolling bridge in Vietnam. Before we tour the spot, we stopped by using first to have our meal. After we eat our meal, we now start taking walks the direction to the vicinity with other tourists. At the give up of the pathway, you will reach the ticketing booth. The entrance fee is 80 NTD for adults and forty NTD for youngsters, and it will permit you to live most of 90 mins on the Bridge/Skywalk. In my case, I best pay 30 NTD as I have a discount due to the fact I am a student within the National Sun Yat-sen University. (Note: All college students have a discount).

The spot of the Skywalk will give you a picturesque view of Kaohsiung. TThe wind may be very strong at some point in our go-to, and it feels just like the bridge is moving on every occasion the wind blows. There isn't a good deal to do on the Skywalk, however, take photographs of the first-rate view, they said that it is better to visit the Skywalk at night since you can see a lot of lights. We stopped on the glass floor vicinity and tried standing there for some time, taking some photos. Standing on the glass floor will give you thrills and throbbing of the heart, especially in case you are afraid of heights, however, still it's far worth trying. The Skywalk can most effectively keep most of 300 people at a time.

Transport Information going to Skywalk

From Exit 1, KMRT Gangshan South Station (R24), take Bus Red 68 or a taxi with other visitors.

Parking spaces are available at Agongdian Reservoir Management Center, Agongdian Forest Park, Tsailiao Road Parking Lot, and Dazhuang Park. Shuttle buses and “taxi-pool” services are available at all these sites. The buses depart every 15 to 20 minutes. Because there are car controls there, it's far encouraged that you can drive to the Agongdian Reservoir Management Center and take the shuttle bus; or take the MRT to Nangangshan Station and then transfer to the bus to the park.

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