Cross-sea Bridge
The Great Penghu Bridge crosses over the Houmen Channel between Basha and Xiyu Islands. The rush water, known as the second most dangerous current
in Penghu seas, is said to charge in at 3 meters per second.
Construction of the Great Penghu Bridge began in 1965 and ended in 1970, designed to provide an easy access for Xiyu Island. Due to severe corrosion of the bridge beams, the bridge was expanded in 1984 and rebuilt into two-lane road bridge in 1996.
Part of the cement pillars and structures of the earlier bridge are still preserved at the north side Xiyu end. Mottled bridge piers narrate the story of a retired bridge delivering electricity to the residents through the high-voltage cables running along the bridge.
The purpose to construct Penghu Bridge is to facilitate the communication between Magong Island and Hsiyu Island, and to control the “roar door" vessels, so Penghu Cross-sea Bridge is a very important building. After this bridge opened to traffic, it became very important network road for Penghu County, thus contributing to local prosperity.
Immediately before entering the Penghu Cross-sea Bridge, you can see a large white arch. On the right there is a golden inscription “Penghu Cross-sea Bridge”, which is a very famous landmark.
Construction of the Great Penghu Bridge began in 1965 and ended in 1970, designed to provide an easy access for Xiyu Island. Due to severe corrosion of the bridge beams, the bridge was expanded in 1984 and rebuilt into two-lane road bridge in 1996.
Part of the cement pillars and structures of the earlier bridge are still preserved at the north side Xiyu end. Mottled bridge piers narrate the story of a retired bridge delivering electricity to the residents through the high-voltage cables running along the bridge.
The purpose to construct Penghu Bridge is to facilitate the communication between Magong Island and Hsiyu Island, and to control the “roar door" vessels, so Penghu Cross-sea Bridge is a very important building. After this bridge opened to traffic, it became very important network road for Penghu County, thus contributing to local prosperity.
Immediately before entering the Penghu Cross-sea Bridge, you can see a large white arch. On the right there is a golden inscription “Penghu Cross-sea Bridge”, which is a very famous landmark.