A hybrid girder cable-stayed bridge in south east China boasts a 202m tall tower and a 330m main span.
The 202m tower of the new Xiangluzhou Bridge over the Xiangjiang River. Credit: CCCC
Xiangluzhou Bridge in Changsha, central China, which was constructed by CCCC, officially opened recently and has drawn visitors with it striking appearance. The design is intended to resemble a drop of water falling from the sky. It has been nicknamed the Diamond of the Xiangjiang River.
The government of Hunan province encouraged residents to visit the bridge in the evening earlier this month, before it was open to traffic, to enjoy the night view from the illuminated crossing.
