Gangkou Suspension Bridge is situated in Gangkou Village, at the mouth of the Gangkou River. In the autumn and winter, when the water-level is low, the river often runs dry before reaching the ocean, creating an interesting sight that can be viewed clearly from the Bridge.
Gangkou Village has Taiwan’s most southerly tea-gardens. Gangkou Tea, famed as one of the “Three Treasures of Kenting,” derives from a variety of tea plant that was introduced to Taiwan from Fukien (China) during the Qing Dynasty. Due to the climatic and soil conditions, Gangkou Tea is characterized by thick leaves and low moisture content, which gives the tea a strong, slightly bitter flavor; tea made from Gangkou Tea leaves tastes better the longer it is allowed to steep. Anyone with an interest in tea is sure to enjoy a visit to Gangkou!
