The Siaogangshan Skywalk Park () is a park in

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, Kaohsiung,

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. The park is owned by

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History

The park was constructed with a budget of almost NT$100 million. It was opened on a trial basis on 4 February 2018 and was officially opened on 14 February 2018. On 3 December 2018 to 4 February 2019, the park was closed for drainage and road works for a total cost of NT$17 million.

Geology

The park spans over an area of 1.8 hectares and is located on a hilltop and overlooks the Agongdian Reservoir.

Architecture

The park features a skywalk in height, in length and in width. The shape of the skywalk resembles a violin for its main pylon and strings for its 24 suspension cables.

Transportation

The park is accessible by bus from Gangshan South Station of

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