Fans of city architecture will enjoy discovering the inner workings of the famous Xiamen Haicang Bridge, acclaimed as Asia’s first largest suspension bridge and the world’s third-largest. The city of Xiamen boasts a host of fascinating sites primed for exploration, and the best was to experience it all first hand is from a luxury Xiamen hotel serving as an ideal hospitality base. Consider the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen whose luxury interiors and gracious hospitality make is an ideal Hotel in Xiamen to host your adventure here. Linking Xiamen Island with Haicang, the Haicang Bridge sinuously unfolds along Xiamen’s skyline in the manner of a steel serpent. It presents a majestic spectacle at night, when the lights along its body evoke the image of a dragon gracefully poised over the sea. Architecture enthusiasts can discover more about this fascinating city landmark at the Bridge Museum, situated on the east end of the bridge. Be treated to a panoramic introduction of the bridge from various angles as well as an exhibit that traces the history of bridges in the nation over the past hundred years as well as a special feature focusing on international bridges of repute. The exhibit reflects China’s rapid growth over the last century to embody the technical marvel it is now. Museum visitors will also get the chance to view the central control room of the bridge and “get behind the wheel” of one of the most famous bridges in China.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.
