Tsing Ma Bridge is one of the most famous and beautiful man-made landmarks in Hong Kong.
The Tsing Ma Bridge is the world’s ninth-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second longest at time of completion.
The bridge was named after two of the islands in Hong Kong, Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It has two levels and carries both road and rail traffic, making it the largest suspension bridge carrying rail traffic in the world.
The bridge was designed by Mott MacDonald. Construction of the bridge was carried out by a joint venture of Costain, Mitsui and Trafalgar House. Construction started in May of 1992 and ended in May of 1997.
The bridge has a span of 1,377 meters (4,518 ft) and a height of 206 meters (676 ft).
The bridge is the key connection between Hong Kong and its international airport on Lantau Island.
Besides the its importance in improving the Hong Kong infrastructure, the lights on the bridge light up the night sky and help contribute to the stunning skyline of the city.
The center for visitors is the place where one can see the panoramic view of the bridge and is the most visited place by the tourists.
The Tsing Ma Bridge is a worldwide recognized landmark. Hong Kong is the place worth visiting to view the architectural wonders famous all around the world.
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