Shidian Huitong Bridge

　　        Huitong Bridge spans the Nujiang River at the border between Shidian County and Longling County. To the east of the bridge stands the sheer, cliff-like Dengzi Mountain, and to the west rises the soaring Lameng Song Mountain. Nestled between high mountains and deep valleys, the riverbanks are rugged and treacherous, often referred to as a “natural barrier.” The bridge was built along the cliff edge, stretching from northeast to southwest, and is suspended by two massive steel cables. The total length of the bridge is 123 meters, the deck is 5.67 meters wide, and the piers are over 30 meters high.

　　        With the progress of the times, Huitong Bridge has become increasingly inadequate for the needs of national economic development. On June 1, 1974, after more than four years of surveying, design, and construction, the Yunnan Provincial Highway Engineering Department completed the Hongqi Bridge — the largest reinforced concrete box-section arch bridge in western Yunnan — 400 meters downstream of Huitong Bridge. The bridge is over 200 meters long, with a main span of 116 meters and approach spans of 27 meters on each bank. The flat and broad deck allows multiple vehicles to pass in both directions.

　　        The bridge features an elegant design and a robust structure, representing a perfect blend of modern architectural science and traditional Chinese aesthetics.

　　        Today, whenever people visit the bridge, they can hardly suppress a flood of emotions reflecting on the past and present. The sorrowful tale of the old bridge and the triumphant story of the new one flow endlessly, like the river itself.

　　        Location: On the Nujiang River at the border between Shidian County and Longling County