In order to consolidate tourism resources in the Bagua Mountain scenic area, the Changhua County Government has established the Bagua Mountain skywalk as a means to connect scenic spots in the south-north direction, expanding the scope of the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area. On the morning of July 10th, 2016, the Bagua Mountain Skywalk opening ceremony was held at the plaza to the left of the Bagua Mountain Great Buddha. The hope is that the establishment of the skywalk will allow the public to walk amongst the forest while taking in a view of Changhua City, effectively connecting tourism resources in the Great Buddha scenic area, revitalizing local tourism development and creating a new attraction in Changhua. All are invited to walk upon the skywalk and experience the natural sights and fine artistic attractions of Bagua Mountain, appreciating Changhua’s sacred Bagua Mountain with each twist and turn of the topography.
　　Bagua Mountain is a sacred mountain in Changhua County, with a diverse ecology including various butterflies, insects, beetles, etc. In addition, there is the Great Buddha of Bagua Mountain, National Changhua Living Art Center, Changhua Arts Senior High School and other cultural sites. Many were gathered at the opening of the skywalk. The gentle incline of the bridge makes it suitable for all ages and activities, ranging from hiking to walking and exercise. The hope is that the skywalk will become a scenic attraction that will draw visitors to Bagua Mountain, stimulating tourism and industrial development within Changhua County.
The Bagua Mountain Great Buddha scenic area is a well-known scenic spot throughout Taiwan. In order to connect various existing tourism resources, the Changhua County Government constructed the Bagua Mountain skywalk to link north-south directional scenic spots through points, lines and planes, expanding the scope of tourism in the Bagua Mountain Great Buddha scenic area. This creates a recreational environment for children’s ecological education while forming a new impression of the Great Buddha, stimulating tourism development within Changhua County to create a more comfortable recreation environment for the public.
The structure of the skywalk is comprised of a light steel frame with fence type contours. The bridge passes above Guashan Road and follows the meandering mountain path where the Great Buddha sits. Seven entrances were constructed along the bridge, across a footpath 1km in length. The bridge goes from Changhua’s landmark, the Bagua Mountain Great Buddha and continues all the way to the National Changhua Living Art Center. On the way, one can admire the lotus ecological park, Martyr’s Shrine, baseball stadium, Changhua Arts Senior High School and other scenic spots. There are dynamic as well as still attractions, historical sites, cultural sites and more. Not only are visitors able to enjoy the unparalleled view from this vantage point, they can stroll through the forest and experience ecological beauty at the canopy level, like a bridge in the air.
Source: Changhua County Government Information Website