Maguohe Bridge in Fumin County, Kunming
Overview
The Maguohe Bridge (马过河大桥) is a remarkable beam bridge located in Fumin County (富民县), Kunming City (昆明市), Yunnan Province (云南省), China. It serves as a major structure on the Yunnan Provincial Highway 101 (云南省101省道), specifically the Jiaozi Mountain (轿子山) tourism route, spanning across the Maguo River (马过河).
- Chinese Name: 马过河大桥
- Location: Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Fumin County
Specifications
The bridge boasts a maximum span of 190 meters (620 feet) and stands at an impressive height of 180 meters (590 feet). The Maguohe Bridge is strategically positioned on the Jiaozi Snow Mountain (轿子雪山) tourism route in Fumin County’s Kuanzhuang Township (款庄乡).
The entire structure measures 756 meters long and features a main span configuration of 103 + 190 + 103 meters as a continuous rigid-frame bridge. The deck of the bridge is elevated 180 meters above the water surface.
Scenic Views
Standing atop the bridge, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, which is notably high and expansive. It is said that some daredevils even come here to go skydiving.
Yunnan is characterized by its towering mountains and deep valleys. Just a few dozen kilometers from Kunming, the village of Fumin is already nestled on the slopes of the mountains, and some areas lack even basic concrete road access.
Travel Experience
A few years ago, I traveled along the Jiaozi Mountain route by car, but the experience was not very pleasant. This time, I made a round trip, which took about three hours each way, and the self-driving experience was greatly improved. Along this route, there are various attractions, including:
- Zhuanlong Ancient Town (转龙古镇)
- Red Earth (红土地)
- Kedu Red Army Long March Memorial Hall (柯渡红军长征纪念馆)
The soon-to-open Jiaozi Mountain Grand Hotel (轿子山大酒店) in Zhuanlong Town (转龙镇) is a good accommodation option. Those with higher expectations can choose to stay there. If you have two to three days, you can thoroughly explore this route.
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