5. New Taipei City, Taiwan: Building bridges to the future
Another of the region’s top smart destinations is New Taipei City, which is known in particular for its innovative public works and safety programs. One of the city’s most futuristic features is the impressive New Taipei Bridge, the longest symmetric stayed bridge in Asia.
It spans the Tamsui River and connects the glass and steel high-rise Sanchong District with Wanhua District in Taipei City. Another engineering marvel, the Danjiang Bridge, will be the longest of its kind in the world when it opens in 2020. The Bridge’s asymmetrical design was inspired by the movements of performers from Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Theater and reflects the region’s unique scenery.
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