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Lin Min-hsuan　/　photos Lin Min-hsuan　/　tr. by Phil Newell

June 2017

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Guandu Bridge

The bright red Guandu Bridge straddles the Danshui River, its steel arches beautifully complementing Mt. Guanyin. Travelers taking the MRT line that runs along the river bank get a great angle from which to appreciate this lovely scene.

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