Hold onto your snacks, road-trippers! A game-changing 24-kilometer engineering marvel—the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link—officially began trial operations today, slashing travel time between the two bustling Guangdong hubs from 2 hours to just 30 minutes. 💨
Dubbed a 'superhighway of the future,' the project features an underwater tunnel, two bridges, and two artificial islands, stitching together one of the world's most complex cross-sea transport clusters. 🏗️ Think of it as China’s answer to a Marvel movie gadget: part Transformer, part time-saver.
This link isn’t just about speed. As a linchpin in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, it’s set to turbocharge regional economies, ease daily commutes, and connect businesses across the Pearl River Delta. 🚀 Local entrepreneurs are already buzzing about faster supply chains, while travelers eye quicker weekend getaways.
Pro tip for explorers: Add this route to your bucket list. The drive offers killer views of the South China Sea—perfect for your next Instagram reel! 📸✨
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New cross-sea Shenzhen-Zhongshan highway opens for trial operations
cgtn.com