Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge

» Wuhan, Hu Bei

Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information

Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge began to be built in 1955 and was finished in 1957. Built in 1955, the grand bridge is 1670.4 meters (5480.3 feet) long with the main body of 1156 meters (3,793 feet). It has 8 piers and 9 holes. The bridge has two stories. The upper storey is the railway bridge, and is wide enough to allow two trains traveling in opposite directions to cross at the same time. The lower storey is the highway bridge and four cars can run across it side by side.

Historic importance

The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is the first highway-railway bridge over the Yangtze River. The bridge connects Wuchang and Hanyang and made China's Beijing/Guangzhou railroad - China's economic vein - a reality. It was the "new" China's first engineering success, though some help was received from the former Soviet Union.

What to visit

Bridge tower

To fully view the splendid bridge and the marvelous river, you can climb up the 7-story bridge tower at either end of the bridge by elevator or staircases. The attached buildings and all kinds of decorations are very compatible with the whole bridge, reflecting rich Chinese architectural features.

Sculptures

The theme of the sculptures on the 143 panes along each side of the bridge are derived from folk art, such as the peacock showing its fine feathers, a carp playing among lotuses, and a magpie singing on a blossoming tree.

Surrounding attractions

The whole bridge looks extremely magnificent. Standing on the tower, visitors can appreciate the beautiful landscape of Wuhan and the splendid Yangtze River, the rolling water running to the east with ships coming and going. On the bank, Hubei TV Tower stands tall on turtle Hill (Gui Shan) in Hanyang, while the first tower in southern China, the Yellow Crane Tower (Huang He Lou), stands on Snake Hill (She Shan) in Wuchang.

Something to remind you

Wear sneakers

If you want to enjoy the bridge, you'd better walk down the road from the Watching Horse Square. Certainly, you'd better wear sneakers because walking across the bridge and arriving at the Turtle Hill may spend you one hour. It's a huge test to you.

When to visit

There's much wind on the river, so you'd better not tour in winter. It's not fit to walk on it in the hot sun in summer. The temperature of the surface of the bridge possibly reaches 50 degrees in July. It's very hot.

Try snacks

When you go through the bridge, you will find the Si Men Kou. It's a famous mall in Wuhan. There is a street where all kinds of snacks are sold there. The name of the street is Fubu Lane. You can find a lot of wonderful snacks. If you have time, you may taste them.

Attractions around » Wuhan, Hu Bei

Natural Scene

• East Lake Scenic Area

Historical Site

• Yellow Crane Tower
• Heptachord Terrace
• Guiyuan Temple

Cultural Site

• Hubei Provincial Museum
• Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge

Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge Highlights

Building in Great China

• Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
• Shanghai World Financial Center
• Three Gorges Dam
• Former Residence of Rock
• Nanpu and Yangpu Bridges
• Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
• Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
• Boao Forum Site
• Huaminglou

Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Transportation

1. Something you should notice about Wuhans traffic

  Travel

1. Is it safe to visit Wuhan?

  Customs

1. What are some popular festivals in Wuhan?

  Other Hints

1. How to communicate with the local people?

• Is it safe to visit Wuhan?

  Wuhan is safe to visit, even after dark, with an obvious police presence and a generally law-abiding people. Penalties for even minor infringements for the locals are harsh which it is why it is this way, a refreshing change compared to many places in the world today.

  Although levels of violent crime are low, pickpockets can still be a problem, however, and you should never let your guard down no matter how safe a destination purports to be. Be especially cautious around the busy train stations in Wuchang and in Hankou as well as in the long-distance bus stations in the same places. Keeping wallets and purses out of sight is common sense and while the locals may think that all foreigners are filthy rich anyway, wearing flashy jewellery when out and about is not a good idea.
  
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• What are some popular festivals in Wuhan?

  The popular festivals in Wuhan, such as Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Wuhan International Tourist Festival, are times to be more aware of your surroundings for fear of being scammed, touted or having your pocket felt.

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• Something you should notice about Wuhans traffic

  Many shopping streets are pedestrianised although Wuhan does have a traffic problem, as with elsewhere in the country, and the locals are not known for their courtesy C dont expect a red pedestrian traffic light to mean that a driver would actually stop.

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• How to communicate with the local people?

  The local people speak Wuhan dialect, which is not too difficult to understand if you speak Chinese Mandarin. Usually they speak aloud and fast, but they are always ready to help. Do remember showing your smile first.

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