Luding Bridge, Suspension bridge crossing the Dadu River in Luding County, Sichuan Province, China.
This suspension bridge extends 103 meters across the Dadu River, supported by thirteen iron chains with nine forming the deck and four serving as railings.
Constructed between 1705 and 1706 during the Qing Dynasty under Emperor Kangxi's directive, the bridge facilitated trade routes connecting Sichuan with Tibetan regions.
The bridge gained prominence during the 1935 Long March when 22 Red Army soldiers crossed the chains under enemy fire, becoming a symbol of revolutionary determination.
Located at W66J+PMC on Cheng Wu Lu in Luding County, the bridge is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with an entrance fee of 10 yuan.
Visitors can walk across the original iron chains and wooden planks that have remained functional for over three centuries despite the river's powerful currents below.
Location: Luding County
Official opening: 1701
Longest Span: 104 m
Address: W66J+PMC, Cheng Wu Lu, Lu Ding Xian, Gan Zi Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, Si Chuan Sheng, China, 626199 626199 Gan Zi Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou
Phone: +868363125432
GPS coordinates: 29.91450,102.23017
Latest update: November 24, 2025 15:46
This collection gathers bridges that hold world records for span length, defined as the distance between two main pylons. While the longest bridge in the world measures 165 kilometers in China, this refers to the maximum span covered in one continuous structure. These constructions demonstrate engineering achievements in crossing maritime straits, rivers, or valleys without intermediate supports. The Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey crosses the Dardanelles Strait with a span of 2,023 meters, setting the current record for suspension bridges. In Japan, the Akashi Strait Bridge connects Kobe to Awaji Island with a central span of 1,991 meters. In China, several bridges exceed 1,600 meters in span, such as the Yangsigang Bridge over the Yangtze in Wuhan or the Xihoumen Bridge in the Zhoushan Archipelago. South Korea with the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, Denmark with the Great Belt Bridge, and Turkey with the Osman Gazi Bridge complete this list of remarkable structures. These bridges are interesting destinations for observing modern civil engineering accomplishments. They connect cities and regions, significantly reducing travel times while offering scenic views of the landscapes they cross. Visiting them allows appreciation of the scope of work involved in constructing these infrastructures under often challenging conditions.
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