Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge

I took a photo of the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge in the morning. It was drizzling and foggy.

Chaotianmen Bridge connects the two sides of Changjiang Road. Looking at Chaotianmen from afar, the majestic mountain city is in full view.

The Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge is located in the main urban area of Chongqing in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It connects Wulidian on the north bank of the river to the west and Danzishi on the south bank to the east. The main span is 552 meters long and the total length is 1,741 meters. If the front and rear approach bridge sections are included, the length is 4,881 meters. The main span is the largest arch bridge in the world, surpassing the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai.

The bridge is the eighth cross-river bridge in Chongqing's main urban area. Construction began in March 2006 and it was opened to traffic on April 29, 2009.

In January 2019, it was announced by the China Construction Industry Association as one of the "100 Classic Projects in 40 Years of Reform and Opening Up".

The first highway bridge across the Yangtze River



What I want to talk about here is the night view. It is so beautiful that I can’t bear to delete a single picture.

In my personal opinion, Chaotianmen Bridge is the most beautiful bridge in Chongqing. It is bright red, like a rainbow spanning the sky and the earth; it is magnificent, like a giant steel dragon, guarding the main road leading to the center of Chongqing.

A bridge over the Yangtze River, just passing by to see it, not worth a special trip

The Chongqing Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge, located downstream of the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, approximately 1.7 kilometers from Chaotianmen, is currently the world's largest arch bridge. The bridge, approximately 4.8 kilometers long, comprises the Jiangbei Interchange, the Yangtze River Bridge, the Danzishi Interchange, the Huangjuewan Interchange, and connecting roads. It is one of the east-west expressways in Chongqing's urban master plan. The bridge's main deck consists of two levels: the upper deck is a six-lane, 31-meter-wide, two-way bridge. The lower deck houses a two-way light rail track in the middle, flanked by motorways. The bridge boasts a main span of 552 meters, the longest in the world. Located in Chongqing's main urban area on the upper Yangtze River, the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge connects Wulidian on the west bank of the Yangtze River to Danzishi on the south bank to the east. With a main span of 552 meters, the total length is 1,741 meters. Including the front and rear approach spans, the total length reaches 4,881 meters, making it the world's longest arch bridge, surpassing the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai.

One of Chongqing's landmarks, Chaotianmen...

The Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge, formerly known as the Wangjiatuo Yangtze River Bridge and later renamed the Hongyan Yangtze River Bridge, is a product of political ideologies. Spanning the Yangtze River in Chongqing, the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge began construction in December 2004 and opened to traffic in April 2009. Costing over 1.3 billion RMB, the project's sheer scale is undeniable. Spanning east and west, it seamlessly connects the three central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbeicheng, and Danzishi in Chongqing's main urban area with the surrounding areas. In the afternoon, the bridge, as captured by my camera, was primarily red, in keeping with the vibrant color palette of Chongqing's mountainous landscape. The alternating red and white colors create a striking archway, spanning both banks. Traffic flows endlessly across the bridge.

On the way back from Ordovician, the bus drove on the Yangtze River Bridge. The photo was taken at the third trail of the mountain city.

The Chaotianmen Bridge is beautiful both from a distance and up close. Its main span is very long, but appears shorter up close, and its colors are bright. The Chaotianmen Bridge is a grand structure with wide, comfortable sidewalks.

The Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge connects the two banks, like a rainbow in the sky, bringing blessings to the people of Chongqing.

You can see the Qiansimen Bridge from the opposite exit by cable car, and the night view will be even more beautiful.

Around the bridge, you can explore Chaotianmen Wharf (under reconstruction) (8 km) or visit Yangren Street in Danzishi (planned for relocation) (5 km) to experience China's first open-air toilet. The Chongqing Science and Technology Museum (free and open to the public) (3 km) and the Chongqing Grand Theatre (3 km) are also within walking distance.

The famous "Sydney Bridge" was once the "World's First Arch Bridge", but the title has been changed to the Chongqing Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge. Its steel arch bridge has a main span of 552 meters, which is nearly 50 meters longer than the "Sydney Bridge".

Chaotianmen Bridge is one of the most eye-catching bridges among the dozens of bridges over the Yangtze River and Jialing River in Chongqing. The scenery is beautiful and the bridge is spacious and bright, which makes people feel relaxed and happy every time they look at it!

We took bus 163 to Yangren Street. When the bus was about to pass the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge, I couldn't help but want to get off to take a look at the bridge. When I got off the bus to look at the bridge, I didn't expect the bridge to be so long that it took me more than 20 minutes to walk across it. I was so tired 🤣.

There are often traffic jams, but you can take a boat to watch

Chaotianmen Bridge connects the three central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbei City, and Danzishi. The bridge consists of two levels: the upper level, with six lanes in both directions, and pedestrian access via sidewalks on both sides. The lower level houses the two-way subway tracks, with two reserved lanes on either side to accommodate future increases in traffic.

Take bus No. 163, 303, 354, 373, 607 or 816 to pass the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge and get off at Chaotianmen Bridge South or Chaotianmen Bridge North.

Walking around the Grand Theater, you can see the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge, which I think is the most beautiful bridge in Chongqing, spanning the Yangtze River. The curve is really beautiful, and it looks even better during the day.

I passed the Chongqing Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge. Honestly, it's quite magnificent and beautiful! I'd like to thank those who built this road for us.

Chaotianmen Bridge connects the three central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbei City and Danzishi.

It was so grand and I was shocked. It was the first time I saw such a big bridge.

The Chongqing Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge is located in Chongqing's main urban area, on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It connects Wulidian on the north bank of the river to the west and Danzishi on the south bank to the east. With a main span of 552 meters and a total length of 1,741 meters, including the front and rear approach bridges, the bridge reaches 4,881 meters. This main span is the longest arch bridge in the world, surpassing Shanghai's Lupu Bridge. It looks magnificent both day and night.

Passing Through Your World! ~ A little art film I really enjoy. After getting off the plane, the driver passed by the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge, and the scenery in my head was like the movie. Beautiful, Chongqing at night is truly beautiful...

The Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge is located in the main urban area of Chongqing in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It connects Wulidian on the north bank of the river to the west and Danzishi on the south bank to the east. The main span is 552 meters long and the total length is 1,741 meters. If the front and rear approach bridge sections are included, the length is 4,881 meters. The main span is the largest arch bridge in the world, surpassing the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai.

Those who like bridges should not miss it. Driving over it doesn't feel good, but looking up from below on a boat is the best perspective. I have a detailed account of the river bridge in my travel notes.

Standing at Chaotianmen, you can overlook the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge.

The night view is really beautiful, and the most important thing is that it complements the river, which is something you can't see in Chengdu.

It's magnificent and beyond my expectations. I feel the designer is really great.

The fog was heavy when I went there at noon, but it seemed like a scene from many TV dramas. The breeze was quite touching.

The night view is more beautiful at night, take a cruise on the two rivers

Chaotianmen Bridge connects the three central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbei City, and Danzishi. The bridge consists of two levels, the upper level has six lanes in both directions, and pedestrians can access the bridge via the sidewalks on both sides.

The Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge is located in the main urban area of Chongqing in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It connects Wulidian on the north bank of the river to the west and Danzishi on the south bank to the east. The main span is 552 meters long and the total length is 1,741 meters. If the front and rear approach bridge sections are included, the length is 4,881 meters. The main span is the largest arch bridge in the world, surpassing the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai.

Chaotianmen is located at the confluence of two rivers. It is a great place to enjoy the night view of the river.

Chaotianmen is a landmark in Chongqing. The Jialing River and the Yangtze River converge here, with a clear boundary. Along the riverside, there are places to enjoy the night view of the mountain city: Nanbin Road and the Yangtze River Cableway.

It looks very beautiful from a distance on the cruise ship at Chaotianmen.

If the weather is clear, you can see the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River.

It is a great experience to take a cruise and watch the Yangtze River Bridge at night.

Construction officially began on December 29, 2004, on the Chaotianmen Bridge, a bridge spanning the Yangtze River. It officially opened to traffic on April 29, 2009. With a total length of 4.158 kilometers and a main span of 552 meters, the bridge consists of two levels. The upper level has six lanes in both directions, with pedestrian access via sidewalks on both sides. The lower level houses the two-way light rail track.

The scenery is nice and the design is also very good, but there was not much water at the time and the photos taken were very average

There is a light rail under the bridge, and the night view is very beautiful...

It looks really good from a distance, especially in the rain.

It's very beautiful, and the night view is even more beautiful. Walking under the bridge at night is a unique experience.

The scenery during the day is average, with more of a city view. At night, hahaha, the scenery suddenly changes and is very beautiful. It's a pleasure to take a boat tour to enjoy the night view.

This photo was taken on the way to Hongyadong by the river. It's a beautiful bridge.

Chaotianmen is the business card of Chongqing. You must visit Chaotianmen when you come to Chongqing. Take the light rail line 1 to Xiaoshizi and walk north for 20 minutes. Chaotianmen is actually a wharf on the riverside, and now it has become a landmark building in Chongqing. The area around Chaotianmen has been under road construction for nearly a year, and it looks a bit messy. There is a Chaotianmen Square here, which is free to visit. From here you can see the confluence of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River. There is also a sign of Chongqing's "Zero Kilometer" Highway in the square, which is worth a look. The night view of Chaotianmen Wharf is superb, and it is known as Little Hong Kong. It is recommended to come here at night to enjoy the night view. At the wharf, you can take a ferry to the other side to Yangren Street. There is one ferry every hour, and the ticket is 10 yuan. Note that there are people selling tickets along the way. Be sure to go to the regular ticket office at the wharf to avoid being ripped off. South of Chaotianmen is Jiefangbei, which is not far from Hongyadong, Huguang Guild Hall, and the Yangtze River Cableway. They are usually arranged to be visited together.

The Chaotianmen Bridge was officially opened to traffic on April 29, 2009. The bridge connects the three central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbei City, and Danzishi, and is located on the green lawn of the Gailan River. It is a steel truss arch bridge with two main piers and a main span of 552 meters, making it the "world's longest arch bridge." The bridge consists of two levels. The upper level has six lanes in both directions, with pedestrians accessing the bridge via sidewalks on both sides. The lower level houses the two-way subway tracks, with two lanes reserved on both sides to meet future traffic needs. The bridge connects to the Wulidian Interchange in Jiangbei District to the west and the Huangjuewan Interchange on the Chongqing-Guizhou Expressway in Nan'an District to the east. With a total length of 1,741 meters, it serves as an east-west expressway in the main urban area.

I saw it on the cruise ship from Chaotianmen to Yangren Street. The shape is very unique!

The Chaotianmen Bridge is an arch bridge, known as the "World's Longest Arch Bridge." Located downstream of the Chaotianmen Wharf, it is a double-deck structure with six lanes in both directions on the upper deck and two reserved lanes for light rail traffic on the lower deck. From afar, the Chaotianmen Bridge resembles a beautiful rainbow on the rolling eastward Yangtze River—truly majestic and spectacular!

Chongqing's bridges are either built over the Jialing River or the Yangtze River. Although they are not in a variety of shapes, the momentum is... well, those in a variety of shapes are nothing compared to them.

The boats at Chaotianmen Square can go to many places.

If you like to relax by the river, then Chaotianmen is a must-see. You can experience the hazy beauty of Chongqing's smoggy weather from there.

Very good, the night view is the best~~~~~~~

Sitting on a river cruise boat and passing under the bridge, looking up at the bridge is quite spectacular.

The Chaotianmen Bridge officially opened to traffic on April 29, 2009. It connects the three central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbei City, and Danzishi. The bridge is located on the green lawn of the Gailan River, 1.7 kilometers from Chaotianmen. It serves as Chongqing's gateway to the river. The design ultimately selected a simple and elegant steel truss arch bridge. The bridge has only two main piers and a main span of 552 meters, exceeding the main span of the world-renowned Sydney Bridge in Australia, making it the "world's longest arch bridge." The bridge consists of two levels. The upper level has six lanes in both directions, with pedestrians accessed via sidewalks on both sides. The lower level houses the subway tracks in both directions, with two lanes reserved on both sides to accommodate future traffic increases. The bridge connects to the Wulidian Interchange in Jiangbei District to the west and the Huangjuewan Interchange on the Chongqing-Guizhou Expressway in Nan'an District to the east. With a total length of 1,741 meters, it serves as an east-west expressway in the main urban area. ② The story of Dayu's flood control states that Dayu married the daughter of Tushan and left home three days after their marriage to control the flood. Dayu spent thirteen years controlling the flood, "passing by his home three times without entering." His pregnant wife waited for him, eventually transforming into a huge rock. Upon Dayu's return, he passed by this rock, which suddenly collapsed, and a baby was born: Dayu's son, Qi. This rock became known as the "Qi Mother Stone" or the "Child Birth Stone." Later, "Child Birth Stone" was corrupted to "Danzi Stone." This "Danzi Stone" is located not far from Chaotianmen. This story is widely circulated among the people. ③ Since the reform and opening up of Chongqing, the new urban area has continued to expand, becoming several times, or even ten times, the size of the old city. This has led to the emergence of many new commercial and community centers. The term "Twelve Cities" refers to the sheer number of these new central areas.

I went there once when the road was just opened.

It's beautiful at night. The photo was taken from the hotel window.

The main thing is to take a cruise and see the river view. You can get off at the last stop of bus 401 and walk. Take the light rail to Linjiangmen and get off. I went there at night. There were many boat tickets sold along the way. The price was the same. It was just that the luxury of the boat was different. The price was close to 200.

It's just a pier with a bridge next to it, hahahaha nothing else. You can listen to the wandering singers singing by the river and feel the river breeze. If you don't want to take a boat ride, don't waste your time coming here! Want to see a bridge? There's one next to the cable car. The most common thing about the Yangtze River is a bridge. You can even call it the Yangtze River Bridge~

The scenery found on Hongyadong Road from the Jiefangbei Pedestrian Trail is very beautiful, and it is even more beautiful when the lights are on at night.

The Two Parallel Rivers is worth seeing. The road is under construction and it takes a long walk to reach Chaotianmen.

I walked through it many times in a few days, by car, light rail, and on foot. It was really a variety of experiences.

A rainbow lies on the waves, and the lighting of Caiyuanba Bridge is the highlight of Chongqing's night view.

I went to Chaotianmen to see the night view at night. I had previously booked a tanker ticket on Meituan.com. It was said that Chongqing's night view could rival that of Hong Kong. It was true, it was indeed good.

For nothing else, simply to witness the grandeur of two rivers flowing together. When the jade-like Jialing River merges into the murky, yellow Yangtze River, the two merge with such tranquility and stillness, silently blending together. Perhaps this is the tolerance of the father river (I missed my father a little). And then there's the dilapidated and desolate Chongqing Port (the starting point for the Three Gorges tour, which continues to Yichang). The sunset, the faint glow of the sunset, also signaled that my day in Chongqing was drawing to a close.

The scenery is pretty good. I recommend going to see the night view at night. During the day, you can see the confluence of the two rivers and the mixture of clear and turbid water.

From the Yangtze River Cableway, I looked out at it from a distance and it looked quite spectacular.

There are many bridges in Chongqing, with different shapes and tolerances. Chaotianmen Bridge was built in 2009. Its lines are still very beautiful. The key is that it has improved traffic.

It is indeed spectacular when viewed from a distance, and the red color adds to its brightness.

One was taken on the cable car across the river, and another was taken at Hongya Cave.

It was under construction when I went there, but it didn't affect its beauty at all.

The cruise ship passed by Chaotianmen Bridge. Although it is called "Chaotianmen Bridge", it is actually quite far from Chaotianmen. Together with the Liangjiang Tunnel, it connects the three major central business districts of Jiefangbei, Jiangbei, and Danzishi. Known as the world's first arch bridge, it is indeed very important!

If it were a sunny day, it would be much better, but the river view here is indeed unique.