Published on : 02/12/2023
Have you traveled over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge when visiting Macau or Zhuhai? Now, apart from taking a car to the bridge, you can also take a walking tour to hit the spot!
On 15 December, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) tour was officially opened. Hong Kong, Macao and Mainland residents can join a tour to visit the bridge, which will take about 140 minutes from the Zhuhai Port to enjoy the scenery of the Lingdingyang. What are the must-see attractions? Let's take a look together.
Blue Dolphin Island: China's First Marine Bridge Museum
One of the highlights of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge tour is none other than the Marine Bridge Museum on Blue Dolphin Island.
You may be unfamiliar with the name Blue Dolphin Island, but in fact, it has another familiar name, which is the East Artificial Island.
Blue Dolphin Island is an artificial island closest to Hong Kong, on which is located the first museum of sea bridges in China, which is modelled on "oyster shells" and contains nine different thematic exhibition halls. Through technological models, audio-visual-electricity multimedia technology, mechanical matrix light sculpture dynamic display technology and panoramic experience, the museum tells the story of ancient and modern Chinese bridges.
Moreover, there is a science exhibition hall displaying the construction process of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a situational reproduction of the 'needle through the seabed' scene of the bridge's submarine tunnel. This is a great opportunity to experience the world's longest sea bridge up close.
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The three featured navigable bridges
On boarding the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), apart from visiting the technologically advanced Sea Bridge Museum, there are also a number of hitches waiting for you on the way to the Blue Dolphin Island!
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has 3 navigational hole bridges, namely, the 'sail' shaped Jiuzhou Bridge, the 'dolphin' shaped Jianghai Bridge, and the 'Chinese knot' shaped Qingzhou Bridge. The designs of these bridges have profound meanings.
Jiuzhou Bridge is a navigational hole bridge near the Zhuhai and Macau ports on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The most conspicuous are the two bridge towers on the bridge. Inspired by sails, they symbolize 'sailing far and smoothly'.
The Jianghai Bridge is located in the middle section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. There are 3 'dolphin towers' on the bridge surface. From a distance, it looks like three large dolphins jumping out of the water. The unique design symbolizes 'harmonious development of man and nature', advocating the protection of dolphins and environmental concepts.
Finally, the Qingzhou Bridge, is a navigational hole bridge located near the Hong Kong side. It is also the most distinctive part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Qingzhou Bridge has two 'Chinese knot' shape towers, the largest hole span is nearly 500 meters, and the main tower height is near 200 meters, making it the longest and tallest navigational hole bridge on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
It's worth mentioning that the Lingdingyang sea area where the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is located is the largest habitat for the 'sea panda' Chinese white dolphins. If you're lucky, you might even encounter Chinese white dolphins frolicking in the water. That would definitely be a very precious and unforgettable experience!
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Travel Tips
- Ticket Booking Guide
Adult Ticket: Regular ticket price is CNY298/person, the current discounted price is CNY198/person. If you book in advance through the WeChat Official Account, you will get a booking discount at CNY188/person
Senior, Student, Children Discount Ticket: CNY128/person
Tourists need to book tickets at least one day in advance (up to one month) through the WeChat Official Account 'Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Tour', or go to the offline ticket window to buy tickets. Currently, only a real-name reservation system is supported, and each ID can only book one ticket.
