Hold onto your selfie sticks, globetrotters! The west artificial island of China’s Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link – a jaw-dropping mega project in Guangdong Province – just opened for trial tourism this weekend. Think Marvel-worthy engineering meets real-life adventure! 🚀
What’s the Buzz?
This $10 billion marvel (yes, billion with a B 💸) features two bridges, two artificial islands, and a 6.8km underwater tunnel – basically the Avengers of infrastructure. Opened June 30, 2024, it’s now letting curious travelers test-drive its west island while engineers fine-tune the experience.
Why You Should Care
🌍 For travelers: Walk where few have gone before! The island offers surreal sea views and a peek into China’s next-gen construction tech. 💼 For professionals: This link slashes travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan from 2 hours to 30 minutes – game-changer for business in the Greater Bay Area! 🎓 For students: Textbook example of how underwater tunnels and AI-powered traffic systems are reshaping urban futures.
Local official Li Wei told us: "This isn’t just concrete and steel – it’s a bridge between human ambition and nature." 🌊✨
Pro tip: Keep an eye out for the tunnel’s "blue whale" lighting system – it’s like swimming through a bioluminescent dream! 🐋💙
