Wuhan Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge,Wuhan Changjiang Daqiao

The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is spans between Snake Hill (She Shan) in Wuchang and Tortoise Hill in Hanyang. Built in 1955, the grand bridge is 1,670m long with the main body 1,156m. The bridge can be divided into two levels, the upper of which is for bus lane and the lowers for trains’ lane. The upper level is 18 m wide and has 4 traffic lanes. The lower level is 14.5m wide and can accommodate two trains passing at the same time. This bridge with 8 piers and 9 holes is the first one that is spanned on the Yangtze River for trains and buses use.
Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is now one of the tourist attractions in Wuhan. To view the splendid bridge and the marvelous river, you may go to the 7-story bridge tower at either end of the bridge by elevators. The decorations and the towers are harmonious and exquisite, reflecting the Chinese architectural features. The theme of sculptures on the 143 panes along each side of the bridge is from the folk art, such as the peacock showing its fine feathers, carp swimming among lotus and magpie singing on blossom tree.
Standing on the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, you can see water rolling with the wind with ships sails in and out of harbour. The Yellow Crane Tower (Huanghe Lou) is erected on the Snake Hill (She Shan) in Wuchang, while the Hubei TV Tower stands firmly on the Tortoise Hill in Hanyang.

Name:Wuhan Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge (Wuhan Changjiang Daqiao)
City:Wuhan
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Admission:Free
Hours: 24hours