Jiefang Bridge

Jiefang Bridge, formerly known as the "Wanguo Bridge," is a river crossing connecting Hebei and Heping districts in Tianjin, China. Located over the Haihe River, it is China's only double-leaf vertical bascule bridge and a landmark of Tianjin. The bridge's opening system utilizes an electric motor to drive a gear train, a running wheel, a rack, and a curved beam, enabling the bridge to open vertically and facilitate navigation. It's a popular photo spot, and the night view is also stunning.

Jiefang Bridge was originally named "Wan Guo Bridge," a reference to the nine concessions within Tianjin at the time of its construction: Britain, France, Russia, the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy, Austria, and Belgium. After Tianjin's liberation in 1949, "Wan Guo Bridge" was officially renamed "Jiefang Bridge." Jiefang Bridge is also a double-leaf vertical swing bridge, allowing vehicles to pass when closed and ships to pass when open. Today, the sight of large ships passing under Jiefang Bridge is only seen on major holidays, a rare sight. Renowned bridge expert Mao Yisheng once said, "Almost all the drawbridges in the country are concentrated in Tianjin; this is undoubtedly a Tianjin specialty."

Jiefang Bridge, a landmark of Tianjin, serves as a hub connecting Hebei and Heping districts and the Tianjin Railway Station area. Originally built in 1902, it was rebuilt in 1923 and officially completed in 1927. Originally named "Wan Guo Bridge," it was nicknamed "French Bridge" by the Tianjin Municipal Council because it was built under the supervision of the French Concession Municipal Council. Following the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the then-Nationalist government renamed the bridge after Chiang Kai-shek, changing the name from "Wan Guo Bridge" to "Zhongzheng Bridge." Following the liberation of Tianjin in 1949, the bridge was officially renamed "Jiefang Bridge," a name it retains to this day.

Jiefang Bridge, also known as the Bridge of Nations, the French Bridge, or the Franco-Russian Bridge, is one of only three remaining openable bridges across the Haihe River. Built in 1927, it is located between Tianjin Railway Station and Jiefang North Road. It is one of Tianjin's landmark buildings.

It's right next to the station, and I checked in together with the Century Clock.

You can see it from Tianjin Station. The night view is also very beautiful. There are many street performers singing around. There are still many tourists after 10 o'clock.

Jiefang Bridge, an all-steel, retractable bridge spanning the Haihe River between Tianjin Railway Station (East Station) and Jiefang North Road, was built in 1927. The bridge is 97.64 meters long and 19.5 meters wide. It is not only a landmark of Tianjin but also a hub bridge connecting Hebei, Hedong, and Heping districts, bridging the Tianjin Railway Station area.

The Liberation Bridge is located on the Haihe River. It was built by the French in 1927. The middle of the bridge can be separated and pulled up, similar to the Tower Bridge in London.

Next to Century Clock Square

Still good

You can take a look

The Jiefang Bridge is the only retractable iron bridge in Tianjin. Built by the then French Concession Municipal Council, it once connected the Laolongtou Railway Station and the Concession. Also known as the Wanguo Bridge, it's not very long, but it looks quite old.

The Haihe Jiefang Bridge, a retractable all-steel structure bridge, was a rarity in that era! It is a representative of Tianjin bridges!

Built in 1927, this all-steel, retractable bridge over the Haihe River is one of Tianjin's landmarks. The bridge's name has changed several times over the years. During the Battle of Tianjin in 1949, the People's Liberation Army, employing the offensive tactics of "advancing east and west, cutting off the enemy in half, first south then north, first cutting off and then encircling," met at this bridge. Therefore, after liberation, the name was changed to "Liberation Bridge," a name still used today.

It ranks first in many domestic bridges. It is really beautiful. I didn’t expect the Haihe River to be so narrow when I first saw it.

A bridge connecting Heping District and Hebei District, 97.64 meters long, formerly known as "Wan Nation Bridge", "French Bridge" and "Zhongzheng Bridge"

The Jiefang Bridge is located on the Haihe River near Tianjin Railway Station. It is a steel-framed bridge that is very beautiful.

The Haihe Liberation Bridge is the filming location for many movies.

It's an old building.

There seem to be many bridges above Tianjin, and this one is the most famous one.

There is only one bridge. If you walk for a while, you will find it next to Tianjin Station. There are food stalls on the bridge. There are a lot of people.

Shanghai Waibaidu Bridge, Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge, Tianjin Jiefang Bridge... Remember these steel frame bridges that are part of the collective memory of the last century.

An iron bridge connecting the Century Clock Square and Jinwan Square at the Haihe Cultural Square of Tianjin Railway Station. The river is not wide and the bridge is not big, so it should be able to open and close. It is the scene where Zhao Wei jumped into the river from the bridge in the movie "Romance in the Rain".

I passed by Jiefang Bridge on my way to find Liang Qichao's former residence. It's fine to just take a look at it as you pass by. I personally don't think it's necessary to visit it as a separate tourist attraction.

A relatively famous scenic spot, next to Tianjin Railway Station and Haihe River Cruise

The Jiefang Bridge is one of the landmark buildings in Tianjin. It was built in 1927 and was also known as the Wanguo Bridge before liberation.

Jiefang Bridge is one of the landmark buildings in Tianjin. It was built in 1927 and was also known as Wanguo Bridge before liberation. It was very famous at that time.

The surrounding night view is very charming. Different from the southern landscape, the Haihe River here shows the northern atmosphere.

The sidewalk on the bridge is made of wooden planks, so it's a bit scary to walk on it hahaha

Liberation Bridge is right next to the Century Clock. Hmm... it's just a bridge... but it's a Tianjin attraction, so I came to check it out. Tianjin Station, Jinwan Square, Liberation Bridge, and the Century Clock are all very close together. If you don't have much luggage, you can just visit on your way out. Or if you're taking a night train, the night view is pretty good.

The world-famous bridge on the Haihe River, Tianjin's city card

The beautiful Haihe River. History. Very close to Tianjin Railway Station (high-speed rail), less than a 10-minute walk to this bridge. A reminder to out-of-town tourists: beware of scams. There are Mahua tows hanging around nearby, stalking people with backpacks and luggage, all with the same Tianjin accent: "Where to go? I'll show you the way. Don't trust the navigation system (stupid bastards). By the way, I recommend Mahua Grand View Garden, two blocks away. Hurry or you'll be sold out after get off work. They claim to be handmade, but ignore them! Authentic Mahua doesn't need street solicitation! Bad guys take advantage of outsiders who are tired and confused by the heat to trick you! The tricks are too deep, you'll fall for it if you get caught! Nine-nation concessions. Depressing Mahua tows. Tianjin's intangible cultural heritage, Mahua, is about to be ruined by scammers! Please repost, thank you!

After 10 o'clock in the evening, Jiefang Bridge is still very lively, with people selling snacks and small items everywhere, and a constant stream of pedestrians coming and going.

I sat near the bridge by the Haihe River for half the afternoon.

Haihe Jiefang Bridge, formerly known as the "Wanguo Bridge," was built in 1927. It's an all-steel structure and the only bridge in Tianjin that still has the ability to lift and open. However, I wasn't lucky enough to see the bridge open. The bridge connects Jinwan Square to Tianjin Railway Station, and the Century Clock, one of Tianjin's ten scenic spots, is located on the other side of the bridge.

I just want to say that Jiefang Bridge and Century Clock are together and right next to the train station. I took the subway and it was only one stop away. I can go to see the beautiful scenery on Jiefang Bridge.

On one side of the Jiefang Bridge is the Tianjin Railway Station and the Century Clock, and on the other side is a small European-style building, which looks very similar to the Waibaidu Bridge in Shanghai.

It's just a bridge. If you come across it while walking, you can stand on the bridge and look at the Haihe River.

At first I thought such a classic attraction needed to be protected, but when I went there, I saw that people just used it as a normal bridge, with cars coming and going. It is worth a visit.

The Liberation Bridge, said to have been designed by the same Frenchman who designed the Eiffel Tower, stands tall over the Haihe River for a century. Located in the square in front of Tianjin Railway Station, it's easily visible upon exiting the station. It's a must-see when visiting Tianjin, and strolling across it is truly captivating.

The sense of history is strong, you can go up and take a short walk, although it is short, but it is worth seeing.

Tickets: None

Opening hours: All day

Address: On the Haihe River between Tianjin Railway Station and Jiefang North Road

Transportation: Walking

Jiefang Bridge was once the most expensive bridge on the Haihe River, and it remains expensive today because its historical value is inestimable.

Although the Liberation Bridge can be opened from the middle to allow ships to pass through, it seems to be rarely seen, at least in winter.

A bridge that combines cement, MTR and wooden boards – this is the charm of architecture.

Listen quietly to the sound of passing wheels of cars, the buzzing of vibrating bridges, the sound of cold wind blowing...these are the sounds of Tianjin.

It is also called the Wanguo Bridge. It is said that when a boat passes under the bridge, the bridge deck will be pulled up from both ends. It has a long history and is good.

We went there in the afternoon and visited the Century Clock and the Italian style area.

The bridge you can see right after you exit Tianjin Station is quite unique and even more beautiful at night!

This is the symbol of Tianjin, located on the Haihe River, and can be seen from Tianjin Railway Station.

In January, the Haihe River froze over. We, the people of Hujian, were so excited to see the river frozen that we had to go down and walk on it.

The buildings on the other side of the river include both exotic styles with a history of hundreds of years and modern skyscrapers.

It turns out that people in Tianjin celebrate New Year by releasing Kongming lanterns. No one mentioned this online before. I was secretly happy and was glad to come out and experience it.

It's a pity that one person can't release it, and it requires some skills. I saw many of them fell into the lake. 10 yuan/each

I can only keep my wish in my heart.

It's exactly like what you see in a TV series~~ There are wooden boards on top, so taking photos is a must. If there are fewer people, it would be even better if you wear a cheongsam.

Historical witness carries memory



The Jiefang Bridge, also known as the Wanguo Bridge, was built in 1927 and is the only vertical, rotating bascule bridge in China. It is the most expensive bridge on the Haihe River, retaining its original form and function, carrying the memory of history.



Jiefang Bridge, over 97 meters long and 19 meters wide, carries heavy traffic between Tianjin's Hebei, Hedong, and Heping districts. With a maximum opening angle of 88°, it can accommodate ships of up to 500 tons. It allows traffic to pass when closed and ships to pass when open.

This is the most famous bridge on the Haihe River in Tianjin. If you are traveling to Tianjin by train, you can see it when you get off at Tianjin Railway Station. It is recommended that you come to see it at night to see the beautiful night view.

Jiefang Bridge is a hub bridge connecting Hebei, Hedong, and Heping districts, and connecting to the Tianjin Railway Station area. Originally known as the "Bridge of Nations," the bridge was home to nine foreign concessions: Britain, France, Russia, the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy, Austria, and Belgium. Following Tianjin's liberation in 1949, the bridge was renamed "Jiefang Bridge" in commemoration, a name it retains today. Today, high-rise buildings flank the bridge, and boats ply across it. At night, when the lights come on, the scenery is even more spectacular!

From the Wanguo Bridge to the Jiefang Bridge, it is already ninety years old and still silently contributes to Tianjin. From dusk to night, it is breathtakingly beautiful!

A steel structure bridge across the Haihe River. It is said that the bridge can be opened when large ships pass through.

There are many such bridges on the Haihe River, and they are quite imposing.

Formerly known as the Wanguo Bridge, this all-steel, bascule bridge was built in 1927 and is still in use today. It cost 1.9 million taels of silver, roughly equivalent to 500 million RMB today. It's beautiful to look at at night, and I personally think it looks better than the Waibaidu Bridge.

Enjoy the night view by the Haihe River and help digest your food. The Jiefang Bridge is also brightly lit at night.

Tianjin's Jiefang Bridge, also known as the Wanguo Bridge, is the only remaining retractable bridge across the Haihe River. It connects Century Clock Square in Hebei District with Jiefang North Road in Heping District. Located between Tianjin Railway Station and Jiefang North Road, it is an all-steel, retractable bridge built in 1927. The bridge is 97.64 meters long and 19.5 meters wide. It is not only a landmark of Tianjin but also a hub connecting Hebei, Hedong, and Heping districts, and the Tianjin Railway Station area. Near Jiefang Bridge, there was previously the Laolongtou Bridge, built by the Qing government in 1902 at the request of the French Concession authorities. With the development of urban transportation, plans for a new bridge began in 1923, and upon its completion in 1927, the old bridge was demolished. Jiefang Bridge, originally known as the Wanguo Bridge (meaning "International Bridge"), connected Laolongtou Railway Station in the north and the Zizhulin Concession in the south. This name stems from the nine foreign concessions in Tianjin at the time: Britain, France, Russia, the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy, Austria, and Belgium. Located at the entrance to the French Concession, the bridge was built under the supervision of the French Concession Municipal Council, leading Tianjin residents to call it the French Bridge. Following the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the then-Nationalist government named the bridge Zhongzheng Bridge after Chiang Kai-shek. Following Tianjin's liberation in 1949, the bridge was officially renamed "Liberation Bridge," a name it retains to this day.

Tianjin Jiefang Bridge, also known as the Bridge of Nations, the French Bridge, or the Franco-Russian Bridge, is one of only three remaining retractable bridges across the Haihe River. It connects Century Clock Square in Hebei District with Jiefang North Road in Heping District. Located between Tianjin Railway Station and Jiefang North Road, it is an all-steel retractable bridge built in 1927. The bridge is 97.64 meters long and 19.5 meters wide. It is not only a landmark of Tianjin but also a hub bridge connecting Hebei, Hedong, and Heping districts, and bridging the Tianjin Railway Station area.

The famous Haihe Jiefang Bridge, which is the same as the Waibaidu Bridge in Shanghai, is a famous iron bridge. It spans the Haihe River in front of Tianjin Railway Station and can be seen together with Jinwan Square and Century Clock. The night view is great.

The Jiefang Bridge was built in 1927. It is one of the only three remaining openable bridges across the Haihe River. It connects Century Clock Square and Jiefang North Road. It is located on the Haihe River between Tianjin Railway Station and Jiefang North Road. It is an all-steel openable bridge with a very retro feel.

The blue steel bridge 😜, the pedestrians are relatively orderly

Close to the train station and Century Clock.

The statue next to it, well... very romantic (YU).

I always feel that the movie "Deep Love in the Rain" was filmed here.

It is said to be designed by the designer of the Eiffel Tower and was once a landmark of Tianjin.

The Century Clock, Tianjin Railway Station, the bridge I don't like, but it's nice to enjoy the breeze by the Haihe River.

After exiting Tianjin Railway Station and walking a little further along the Haihe River, you'll see the Jiefang Bridge. In front of the Jiefang Bridge is the Century Clock. There are several bridges across the Haihe River, each one different and unique.

Standing on the Jiefang Bridge and looking at the Haihe River at night is super beautiful

The night view is the most beautiful, with various shapes. Browsing the Haihe River is just adding to the beauty.

A very distinctive bridge with a motorway in the middle and sidewalks made of thin wooden strips on both sides. The architectural style on the shore is great and the night view is also good.

Opposite Century Clock Square is Jiefang Bridge, formerly known as the "Bridge of Nations", the only bridge in China that can be opened and closed.

It has a history of 100 years and can be opened in the middle, which is quite unique.

A bridge that can be opened, I really want to see its beauty when it opens

Is it okay if I don’t feel like I’ve been here before?

Thoughtful service, nice environment, for tourists, it's like being at home

Across from the train station stands a large iron bridge crossing the Haihe River. It seems quite old, but it's still in normal use, allowing both pedestrians and vehicles to pass through. It's just that the bridge hasn't been raised in years due to the large ships passing under it. The decorative lighting on the bridge is beautiful, and it looks even better from a distance, especially when the reflections in the river complement the bridge itself.

A steel frame bridge. If you want to trace the historical footprints, you can go and see it.

Past Jiefang Bridge is the Century Clock, and further east is Tianjin Station.

The Jiefang Bridge is even more beautiful at night under the background of lights. It is also a good choice to walk and chat with friends while feeling the river breeze.

Unexpected encounter with Jiefang Bridge, not many people are around during the day

It's very beautiful, with wooden plank roads on both sides. It's been very foggy and cold these days, and there are very few people around.