April–May in Taipei: Danjiang Bridge opens a new urban experience

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Pre-opening events invite visitors onto the landmark bridge before traffic begins

Taipei will unveil a new architectural and tourism highlight this spring. The Danjiang Bridge, linking Bali and Tamsui across the Tamsui River, is scheduled to open to traffic in May 2026. Ahead of the official launch, a series of pre-opening events from 17 April to 9 May will give residents and international visitors the rare opportunity to step onto the bridge before vehicles cross it.

A record-breaking landmark

The Danjiang Bridge is distinguished by the world’s longest single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed span, setting a new global engineering benchmark. It is also the final architectural work of Pritzker Prize laureate Zaha Hadid and was named by CNN in 2025 as one of the world’s 11 architectural wonders. The structure connects the historic district of Tamsui with Bali on the river’s left bank, creating a new gateway to Greater Taipei.

Spring celebrations across Tamsui and Bali

To mark the opening, Taiwan’s Highway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, together with the New Taipei City Government, has organised a programme of public events. While participation slots for the 18 April bridge run and 19 April cycling experience are already fully booked, further activities will continue from 25 April to 9 May.

The programme includes performances by the internationally renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, themed markets, large-scale community walks and cultural events along the riverbanks. All pre-opening events are free of charge, offering visitors an accessible way to engage with the new landmark.

A new perspective on Greater Taipei

Spring is considered one of the most appealing seasons to visit Taiwan, and the Danjiang Bridge adds a fresh dimension to the travel experience. By day, visitors can explore Tamsui Old Street, Fisherman’s Wharf and Bali’s scenic waterfront paths. From the bridge itself, views extend to Guanyin Mountain and along the Tamsui River.

At dusk, the setting sun over Tamsui creates one of northern Taiwan’s most celebrated panoramas. After nightfall, architectural lighting transforms the bridge and skyline, offering a contrasting urban scene suited for evening strolls and photography.

Local culinary specialities and cultural programming complement the experience, presenting Taipei as a destination where natural landscapes, urban heritage and contemporary design converge within a compact travel radius.

With the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, Greater Taipei introduces not only a new transport link but also a distinctive vantage point from which to rediscover the city.