The Tamsui Lover's Bridge () is a
bridge
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Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
The Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (), officially the Tamsui Second Fishing Harbor (), is a major fishing harbor and a scenic spot on the right bank of the Tamsui River estuary, at the western tip of Tamsui District
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Tamsui District
Tamsui District (Hokkien POJ: ''Tām-chúi''; Hokkien Tâi-lô: ''Tām-tsuí''; Mandarin Pinyin: ''Dànshuǐ'') is a seaside district in New Taipei, Taiwan. It is named after the Tamsui River; the name means "fresh water". The town is popul ...
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New Taipei
New Taipei City is a special municipality located in northern Taiwan. The city is home to an estimated population of 3,974,683 as of 2022, making it the most populous city of Taiwan, and also the second largest special municipality by area, b ...
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Taiwan
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History
The bridge was opened on 14 February 2003.
Architecture
The shape of the white-colored bridge resembles the mast and rigging of a sailing ship. There are lamps illuminating the bridge at night.
See also
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Transportation in Taiwan
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References
2003 establishments in Taiwan
Bridges completed in 2003
Bridges in New Taipei
Cable-stayed bridges in Taiwan
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