Waibaidu Bridge, located at the mouth of the lower reaches of the Suzhou River and adjacent to the Huangpu River, is one of the landmark buildings of old Shanghai. The Waibaidu Bridge is also China’s first all-steel riveted bridge and the only unequal-height truss structure bridge in existence. It is also the fourth bridge completed at the same location near the mouth of the Suzhou Creek since 1856. Because it is at the junction of Suzhou Creek and Huangpu River, it has become an important traffic artery connecting Huangpu and Hongkou.
The current Waibaidu Bridge was opened to traffic on January 20, 1908. Due to its rich history and unique design, Waibaidu Bridge has become one of the symbols of Shanghai, as well as a symbol of Shanghai’s modernization and industrialization. On February 15, 1994, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government listed Waibaidu Bridge as one of the outstanding historical protection buildings. In an ever-changing city like Shanghai, Waibaidu Bridge still exudes a unique charm. Since its completion in 1908, the Waibaidu Bridge has been an integral part of the Shanghai skyline.
The reason why it is called Baidu Bridge is because after the bridge is completed, there is no need to pay bridge tolls when crossing the river, so it is a “Bai” crossing. Over 100 years old, the Waibaidu Bridge silently bears the honor and disgrace of the city. Its traffic function has been relegated to the second place. Today, it is used as a viewing platform, allowing Chinese and foreign tourists to set up their cameras every day and take pictures of the new buildings on the other side. In the hearts of many overseas travelers, the figure of Waibaidu Bridge has turned into an indelible nostalgia.
Shanghai is prospered by the river, which connects the river to the sea. The Waibaidu Bridge is an important channel connecting the urban area of Shanghai to the east of Shanghai. It also connects the two pillar industries of old Shanghai finance and foreign trade and transportation. Over 100 years old, the Waibaidu Bridge silently bears the honor and disgrace of the city. Its traffic function has been relegated to the second place. Today, it is used as a viewing platform, allowing Chinese and foreign tourists to set up their cameras every day and take pictures of the new buildings on the other side. “Deep Love, Rain”, “New Shanghai Beach”, “Shanghai King”, etc., all of these used the Waibaidu Bridge imitated in the Shanghai Film and Television City.
1. Waibaidu Bridge ticket price: free;
2. Opening hours of Waibaidu Bridge: all day;
3. Address of Waibaidu Bridge Scenic Area: Zhongshan East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, which belongs to Hongkou District after crossing Waibaidu Bridge from the Bund.
4. How to get to Waibaidu Bridge?
Take Metro Line 2 to Nanjing East Road Station, get off and walk for 20 minutes.
Take Metro Line 10 to Tiantong Road Station, get off and walk for 15 minutes.
Exit No. 20 of People’s Square Subway Station, and take No. 20 to Jiujiang Road to the end (1 stop) to the Bund. Walk north along the Bund for a while and you will arrive at the Waibaidu Bridge.
Take bus No. 33, 55, 61, 65, 37, 868, 576 to Nanjing East Road Station, Zhongshan East 1st Road Station, and Bus No. 20 to Jiujiang Road Bund Terminal Station, and walk for 10 minutes after getting off.
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