Sand Martin Bridge, Pedestrian bridge in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong.
Sand Martin Bridge is a pedestrian crossing in Sha Tin District that spans the Shing Mun River with a white arched design and sloped approaches. The structure links residential areas on opposite banks of the waterway.
The bridge takes its name from the Sand Martin baseball team, an early Chinese youth baseball organization founded in the 1980s. This team's legacy inspired the naming of the structure built years later.
The bridge serves as a gathering point for seasonal celebrations and festivities, with decorative lights illuminating the structure during Chinese festivals and holidays.
The bridge is fully accessible to pedestrians and provides a direct connection between the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Walking across offers a straightforward route without detours between both sides.
The structure combines traditional Chinese architectural elements with modern engineering, creating a crossing point over the Shing Mun River for vehicles and pedestrians.
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