Taihu Bridge starts from Yuyang Mountain in Xumen in the east and reaches Datingshan in Xishan in the west. It spans Taihu Lake and connects Changsha Island, Yeshan Island and Xishan Island. It is composed of Bridge No. 1, Bridge No. 2 and Bridge No. 3. Designed by the Bridge Branch of the Architectural Design Institute of Tongji University. With thin structure, low lighting and jade-white decoration, it blends in with the scenery of Taihu Lake. Construction started on October 27, 1992. In the late night of June 30, 1994, Bridge No. 3, which connects Yeshan Island and Datingshan in Xishan, with a length of 919 meters and 40 spans, was the first to be closed. On August 8, Bridge No. 1, from Yuyang Mountain in Xukou to Changsha Island, with a length of 1768 meters and 73 spans, was closed subsequently. Bridge No. 2, from Changsha Island to Yeshan Island, with a length of 1621 meters and 68 spans, was closed after October. The total length is 4308 meters, the bridge deck is 12 meters wide, including a 9-meter roadway and 1.50-meter sidewalks on both sides. There are 181 spans in total, among which 45 spans are navigable. Bridge No. 2 is the one with higher elevation and larger main span among the three bridges. The elevation of the navigable span is 22.50 meters, allowing seven-mast fishing boats in the lake to pass through. The bridge railing is 1.30 meters high, with colored railings of fine aggregate concrete structure and embedded patterns with implied meanings. A grand opening ceremony was held at 10 am on October 25, 1994. Opening hours: open all day all year round. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.
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