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A triumph of 20th-century engineering, theWuhan Yangtze River Bridge is not iust avital transportation link but also a stunningdisplay of granite craftsmanship.Completedin 1957 as the first bridge spanning theYangtze,its robust granite-clad piers andSoviet-influenced desian symbolize China'sindustrial ambition. The stone, quarriedfrom local mountains, was selected for itsstrength to withstand the river's currentsand extreme weather, ensuring the bridge'sendurance for decades.
The bridge's twin-tier structureaccommodates both trains and vehicles,while its ornamental granite towers featuresocialist-realist reliefs, merging functionwith ideology. At night, the granite baseglows under strategic lighting, creating adramatic contrast with the steel trussesabove. Walking across this 1.6-kilometermarveloffers panoramic views of Wuhan'sskyline and the mighty Yangtze-a must-dofor history buffs and architecture
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