Cihmu Bridge

On the Central Cross-Island Highway, the Cimu Bridge, located three kilometers east of Tianxiang, is a cable-stayed steel bridge. The bridge is 136 meters long and 9.9 meters wide. The guardrail is designed with white marble. There is a pair of large white stone lions at the head and end of the bridge. It is a beautifully shaped bridge. The Liwu River and its tributary, the Laoxi River, converge here. A touch of red in the green mountains and clear waters. It is very worry-free~

The Cimu Bridge belongs to the Green Water Recreation Area of ​​Taroko National Park. It was built using Hualien's specialty marble. On the east side of the bridge is the Cimu Pavilion built by the late President Chiang Kai-shek in memory of his loving mother, Madam Wang. The Cimu Bridge, with its traditional Chinese style design with a giant lion, is a very eye-catching bridge among the many bridges on the Central Cross-Island Highway. It is said that a boy was washed away by a flood here, but his mother still waited for him to return home every day. She was deeply moved and later named the bridge the Cimu Bridge.

This Cimu Bridge is located near the main transportation hub at the end of Taroko Gorge: Tianxiang. (This destination is clearly incorrect on the map.) Cycling from Yanzikou, you'll see this magnificent red bridge, spanning the Liwu River. Surrounding it is a valley filled with lush greenery and a gurgling river. A temple stands atop a hill. Tianxiang is also visible nearby, making it a beautiful place with both natural and cultural attractions. While it's not a problem for motorcyclists, if you drive, you'll probably have to park at Tianxiang and then walk all the way there, which is a bit of a distance. It's definitely not to be missed; the bridge is worth stopping for photos and the short walk to the pagoda is worth taking. There are several bridges in Taroko Gorge, but this one is surrounded by the most stunning scenery.

On the way back, we passed the Cimu Bridge and asked the driver to stop for us to take some photos. The bridge is a simple red steel structure, reflecting traditional Chinese architectural style. Its red color is quite striking and visible from afar. It was built by Chiang Ching-kuo in memory of his mother. The bridge has a central carriageway, with sidewalks on either side, allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding scenery.

It is the most recognizable bridge in the Taroko National Park. The red sling is very dazzling. It has a strong color contrast with the surrounding green mountains, waters and white rivers. On top of the rocks beside the bridge is a pavilion of loving mothers. It is said that Chiang Kai-shek built it in memory of his mother, Mrs. Tai. There should be a good view of the bridge.