Qijiawan Creek is one of the only remaining natural habitats for the endangered Formosan landlocked salmon.
The bridge leads directly to a tea plantation that spans approximately 20 hectares on the hillside.
The nearby Wuling Tea House, accessed via the bridge, was originally built in the 1970s and served as a residence for high-ranking government officials.
The area surrounding the bridge experiences significant temperature drops during winter, occasionally resulting in light frost.
Zhaofeng Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge located within the Wuling Farm agricultural complex in Taiwan's Heping District. The bridge spans the Qijiawan Creek, a primary habitat for the endemic Formosan landlocked salmon. It serves as the gateway to the Wuling Farm Tea Plantation and the Wuling Tea House, which was once a lodging for Chiang Kai-shek. The bridge is constructed with distinct red metal trusses that stand out against the surrounding mountain valley. It functions as a primary pedestrian crossing for hikers navigating the farm’s inner orchard and forest trails. The surrounding landscape features seasonal plum and cherry blossoms that attract significant visitor numbers during early spring. The structure provides an elevated vantage point for observing the creek ecosystem below.
Center of the bridge facing the mountain backdrop and the creek running below.
Bring a polarizing filter for your camera to reduce glare on the water when photographing the creek below the bridge.
Combine your walk across the bridge with a visit to the adjacent tea plantation trails for a full scenic loop.
Stay on the marked paths to avoid disturbing the sensitive creek ecosystem and the protected salmon habitat.
Avoid visiting during the peak cherry blossom festival weekends if you prefer quiet, as the bridge becomes extremely crowded.
The bridge is open year-round, though access to the farm may be restricted during extreme weather events like typhoons.
Stay within designated trail boundaries; do not throw objects into the protected salmon habitat.
