Imagine a bridge so iconic, it’s basically the ‘Iron Man’ of infrastructure—introducing China’s Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge! Built in 1968 in Jiangsu Province, this double-decker road-rail giant wasn’t just a flex of engineering prowess; it rewrote the playbook for bridge-building worldwide.
Picture this: trains zooming below while cars hustle above, all against the backdrop of the mighty Yangtze River. This bridge isn’t just steel and concrete—it’s a symbol of China’s leap into modern industrialization. With over 4.5 million vehicles crossing annually, it’s like the Times Square of East China’s transport hubs!
Fun fact: Before this bridge, foreign experts doubted China could pull off such a feat. Spoiler alert—they did. Today, it’s a must-see for history buffs, engineers, and travelers craving a slice of 20th-century ingenuity. Pro tip: Visit at sunset for Instagram gold.
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Live: A look at the view of China's Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
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