Haicang Bridge, Suspension bridge in Xiamen, China.
Haicang Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting Xiamen Island to the mainland across the East China Sea. The structure uses a steel box girder design with three spans and provides six lanes for traffic.
The bridge was completed in 1999 and marked a major milestone for Chinese engineering. It was Asia's first suspension bridge with a steel box girder and floating suspension system spanning three sections.
The bridge links Xiamen Island with the mainland and facilitates daily movement between these two communities. For many residents, crossing has become a routine part of their everyday lives.
Visitors can cross the bridge by car or view it from designated viewpoints along the route. The crossing typically offers good views of the sea and surrounding areas.
The bridge pioneered a construction method combining floating systems with steel box girders. This innovation made it possible to build stable connections across deeper waters.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
