Nanjing Bridge crossing the Yangtze River in Nanjing, Jiangsu (China)

“Chinese people have drive and strength – we have to reach and overtake levels of advancement across the world.”

Mao Zedong

in a poster of this bridge

Yingwuzhou Bridge across the Yangtze River in Wuhan, Hubei (China)

Birds fly in a circle above the Yangtze
Over and over, refusing to land
As if they’re masters of the city patrolling the river.
But they’ve lost their companions,
The whistles of the ships.

Gray, century-old buildings stand
By the river bank where
The French concession used to be,
Like a scene in an old movie.
Someone walks by and falls on the street.

Poem by Xiaong Man about Wuhan

Sutong Bridge across the Yangtze River between Nantong and Changshu, Jiangsu (China)

"The bridge is a good demonstration of China's scientific achievements in bridge construction over the past years,"

Wu Shouchang, chief engineer

LONGEST CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE IN THE WORLD FROM 2008 TO 2012

Tianxingzhou Bridge across the Yangtze River in the city of Wuhan, Hubei (China)

The yellow crane has long since gone away,
All that here remains is yellow crane tower.
The yellow crane once gone does not return,
White clouds drift slowly for a thousand years.
The river is clear in Hanyang by the trees,
And fragrant grass grows thick on parrot isle.
In this dusk, I don't know where my homeland lies,
The river's mist-covered waters bring me sorrow.

Poem by Li Bai

about the city of Wuhan

Wanxian Bridge across the Yangtze River in Wanzhou, Chongqing (China)

After night rain, autumn sky.
On bright waves the glow of stars.
Heaven’s Ocean white forever.
Yangtze’s waves a moment lucent.
Broken necklace. Mirror pearls.
In the sky the Perfect Glass.
Twilight pale on dripping clock,
Dim as dew weighs down the flower

Poem to the Yangtze

Tu Fu (712,770)