Yanwu Bridge

Yanwu bridge is located in the section of Haijun wharf Yanwu road Baicheng of Huandao Road in Xiamen. It was opened to traffic in September 2003. Yanwu bridge is built in the ancient Yanwu pool and Yanwu field ruins, facing the statue of Zheng Chenggong across the sea on the west side. Therefore, the name of Yanwu bridge derived from the local name "Yanwu" related to Zheng Chenggong is approved.

Yanwu Bridge

Yanwu bridge is located in the section between Huandao Road naval wharf and Xiada Baicheng, Siming District, Xiamen city. With a total length of 2.2 km, it is composed of the main bridge, Chenggong Avenue Interchange, Yanwu interchange and Baicheng interchange.

With a total investment of 560 million yuan, the bridge was opened to traffic in September 2003. In the structure, the fish bellied beam and elliptical pier are adopted, and the bridge body is painted white. In order to avoid affecting the coastal landscape, the bridge lighting adopts the light attached to the bridge guardrail instead of the light pole. Because the deck elevation of Yanwu bridge is only 5m, it is considered as the closest bridge to sea level in the world.

Yanwu bridge is built in the ancient Yanwu pool and Yanwu field ruins, facing the statue of Zheng Chenggong across the sea on the west side. Therefore, the name of Yanwu bridge derived from the local name "Yanwu" related to Zheng Chenggong is approved.

Brief introduction of the project

Yanwu bridge is located in the southwest coast of Xiamen Island. The project is constructed by stages. In the first phase, Yanwu bridge (Yanwu road Baicheng section) and Yanwu interchange D ramp bridge were set up, which was built in July 2000 and handed over for acceptance in September 2001. In the second phase, Yanwu bridge (naval wharf Yanwu section) and Yanwu interchange a, B, C and e ramp bridges were set up, which were built in April 2002 and handed over for acceptance in September 2003. The total investment of the project is 560 million yuan, with a total length of 2.2km, in which the main bridge is 1.8km long and 26m wide with two-way six lanes.

Yanwu bridge has a unique appearance design, simple and bright. The upper structure is streamlined box girder with fishing belly, and the lower structure is column elliptic pier. The bridge is close to the sea like waves. It faces the famous Gulangyu scenic spot across the sea, realizing the organic combination of landscape and traffic. It is also a part of Xiamen International Marathon track.

Appearance design

The appearance design of Yanwu bridge is unique, simple and bright. The bridge adopts the design scheme of low bridge position, which is close to the sea and meets the functions of transportation, tourism and leisure. The bridge is the lowest bridge in the world from the sea level at present. In the structure, the fish belly beam and elliptical pier are adopted to realize the organic combination of landscape and traffic.

Looking at the sea from this bridge, there is a bright moon rising from the sea, water and sky are the same color, and water goes with the sky,

The bridge is no longer a cold building, but a way to view the sea.

Yanwu bridge is close to the sea, extending slowly and undulating like waves. From afar, it looks like a egret flying; from a little closer, it sees a white dragon flying in the air; from a little closer, it turns into a beluga leaping out of the water The simple and smooth lines and exquisite and flexible modeling surprised me that the bridge can be built in this way and give people such a strong visual beauty.

Yanwu bridge is not only magnificent, but also has a special position in the world's bridge construction. It is the closest sea crossing bridge to the sea level in the world. The best in the world is not the original intention of the designer, but the unexpected harvest of the scheme modification. The reason why Yanwu bridge is so close to the sea is to protect Siming campus of Xiamen University.

Surrounding buildings

On the right side of the bridge, there is a striking combination of Chinese and western buildings. Xiamen University, known as "ocean garden university", was founded by patriotic overseas Chinese Mr. Tan Kah kee. The school buildings reflect the unique style of Kah Kee: the western style main body and the Chinese style roof, much like the returned scholars in suits and felt hats.

Completed and opened to traffic

On September 6, 2003, the Haiwan Bridge from the naval wharf to Yanwu section of Huandao Road in Xiamen was officially opened to traffic. So far, the southwest section of Huandao Road has been connected, adding a beautiful scenery to Xiamen. It is reported that the bay bridge from the naval wharf to Yanwu section of Huandao Road is the lowest Bay Bridge in the world, and the deck elevation of the low bridge section is only 5.5 meters.

It is reported that the bridge built along the bay includes the main bridge and the interchange, with a total investment of 560 million yuan and a duration of more than two years. The total length of the bridge is 2.2 km. The main bridge is 1.8 km long and 26 m wide. The bridge deck is equipped with two-way six lanes. For the modified asphalt concrete pavement, a pedestrian sightseeing road is also built along the bank protection parallel to the main bridge.

Bridge Charm

Yanwu bridge is built across the sea in Houhai of Xiamen University. At night, white lights will light up on the bridge. It looks like the third son of the Dragon King. During the day, when the car passes the bridge, you will feel like walking on the sea. Let the sea wind blow your hair. If the tide is high, the sea has a desire to submerge the bridge, and the car is more like flying when it is powered up. Standing on the bridge, you can see Gulangyu Island on the other side, lush trees and European style villas in the courtyard. The beautiful scenery is far better than that you really set foot on the island. There are lots of guides holding flags everywhere, followed by a group of tired tourists. Under the hot sun, how can you enjoy the beautiful scenery? It's better to have a leisurely view from afar It's very beautiful to leave a little distance when you are young.

At night, the bridge really exudes charm. The silver light reflects the silver shadow in the night. The whole bridge is covered with a faint halo. From a distance, you can see the silver dragon gently bending over the dark sea. If it is accompanied by beautiful moonlight and stars, the light can pull the shadow of driving and the tide beside your ears The surging sound is like a tunnel through time. If they are not lovers, they will easily fall in love with each other after passing the bridge. They don't know whether they are in love with the feeling of walking together or the air there. What's more, at the end of the bridge is a long island road, long coastline and golden sand beach. Both sides of the road will be full of flowers and sunshine

It's brilliant. You'll be in a good mood. Huandao Road, which is easy for people to fall in love with, will not easily end the classic brilliance of the bridge. Instead, it will bring this feeling into full play. What it precipitates is the feeling of falling in love with each other, and the touch that I vaguely remember after the sea breeze caresses.

Relevant information

It is understood that the Olympic torch relay route in Xiamen is 17.4 kilometers, with the theme of "harmonious journey". The starting point of the torch relay is in the exhibition center, passing through Huandao Road, Yanwu bridge, Lujiang Road, Hubin Middle Road, Hubin North Road, Hubin East Road, etc., and finally arriving at the terminal Xiamen Sports Center. Throughout the Olympic torch transmission route, mainly in the area of Island Road and large green square, the scenery along the way is excellent, I believe it will leave a good impression on Chinese and foreign people watching the Olympic torch transmission.

Yanwu bridge is located under the ramp bridge from Yanwu bridge to Xiamen University (Headquarters). The platform was completed and opened to the public on July 15, 2016. The viewing platform can be accessed from the west entrance at the back of Shimao Strait building, the middle entrance from the west of Yanwu road to the road outside the seawall, and the east entrance at the back of Haiyang new village.

Traffic information

Take bus No.2, 20, 22, 29, 47, 48, 86, 87, 92, 96, 122, 135, 659, 751 and 857 to Xiamen University Hospital Station.

Address: Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province

Longitude: 118.09042096138

Latitude: 24.433118620967

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