Seven centuries after the ancient Silk Road linked their cultures, China and Croatia have a new symbol of friendship: the Peljesac Bridge 🌉. Completed in 2022 by China Road and Bridge Corporation, this engineering marvel stretches across the Adriatic Sea’s Bay of Mali Ston, connecting Croatia’s northern and southern regions. Once a three-hour journey to Dubrovnik now takes just 30 minutes—talk about a travel hack! 🚗💨
Beijing Foreign Studies University students recently visited the project team, chatting with Hai Tao, head of the company’s Croatia branch. He highlighted the bridge’s ripple effects: ‘Tourism is booming, jobs are up, and locals save hours daily,’ he shared. With over 2.4 kilometers of sleek infrastructure, the bridge isn’t just concrete and steel—it’s a lifeline boosting Croatia’s economy and strengthening ties with China under the Belt and Road Initiative. 🌍🤝
For adventurers, this also means smoother road trips along the Adriatic coast. Next stop: Game of Thrones filming locations? 🏰⚔️
