China's 'bridge capital' a popular crossing among tourists

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As night falls, more than 1,000 sets of lights on the Chongqing Baijusi Yangtze River Bridge illuminate, dazzling tourists in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality. ▲People enjoy the night view of the Chongqing Baijusi Yangtze River Bridge. FAN YONGGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY The bridge, which has gained popularity on multiple social platforms due to its unique sci-fi look, attracted tourists from all over the country during the recent May Day holiday. Chongqing Baijusi Yangtze River Bridge is 1,384 meters long, connecting the districts of Dadukou and Banan in the city. The main tower of the bridge is 236 meters high, which is equivalent to the height of an 84-story building. It is the tallest bridge tower in the central urban area of Chongqing. The bottom of the bridge tower is designed as a transparent circle, evoking the image of a science fiction movie under the play of light and shadow. In April this year, a news conference titled "This is Chongqing — China's bridge capital" was he ………………………………