The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is an architectural marvel and historic feat in Nanjing, China. Spanning the mighty Yangtze River, it is an emblem of China's advances in infrastructure and engineering during the mid-20th century. Completed in 1968, this double-decked truss bridge carries both rail and vehicle traffic, becoming a critical link in the nation's transportation network. The upper deck is for automobiles, stretching over 4,500 meters, while the lower deck supports trains with a length of about 6,700 meters. The bridge's construction marked a point of national pride for China, symbolizing its self-reliance and industrial capability as it was the first heavy bridge designed and built with Chinese expertise. Visitors are usually enthralled by the massive size of the structure and the panoramic views it offers of the Yangtze River. The bridge is also culturally significant, featuring sculptures and artwork that narrate tales of Chinese history and mythology. Resilient to the elements, the bridge stands as a testimony to the era of its construction and continues to serve as a vital artery of trade and travel in the region.
Historically important bridge to span the River Yangtze. The bridge is the first double-deck combined bridge solely designed and constructed by the Chinese people in China.
ChoonWah
Wrote on 13th Aug, 2019
Mission Impossible
Judging by the crude equipments the engineers used during the construction of the bridge(displayed in the bridge museum),you have to give a big thumb up for such almost impossible task.Both train and ..
There is an interesting museum to the construction of the bridge here. In addition, there is a huge statue of Chairman Mao. Once you go up to the observation deck, you get a beautiful view of the rive..
the river was a bit disappointing because the water looks like chocolate milk flowing. the bridge was nice, good piece of construction, traffic flowed steady across it, and the view was nice. it was..
Took a bus and got to the place with the help of Baidu maps (Google maps is blocked in China!!) just to find out that the bridge was closed for maintenance. There is no information about when the main..
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