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September 13, 2025
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Guiyang: The Sky-High Bridge Capital Redefining China’s Southwest

Guiyang: The Sky-High Bridge Capital Redefining China’s Southwest

The province’s most iconic marvel is the 565-metre-high Beipanjiang Bridge straddling the border with Yunnan. Unveiled in 2016, it remains the world’s highest bridge and in 2018 earned the Gustav Lindenthal Medal, often called the “Nobel Prize” for bridge engineering. Gui..

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Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in China's mountainous southwest, has transformed into the world's "Sky-High Bridge Capital" and a modern hub, despite its rugged terrain. This once remote city, home to six million people, showcases an impressive integration of advanced infrastructure, technology, and cultural preservation.

  • The 565-metre-high Beipanjiang Bridge, located on Guizhou's border with Yunnan, is the world's highest bridge and received the Gustav Lindenthal Medal in 2018.
  • Guiyang boasts a multi-modal transport network, including a Bus Rapid Transit system, rail links, an expanding subway, and widespread use of electric vehicles and e-bikes.
  • Cultural heritage is preserved through institutions like the Guizhou Arts and Crafts Museum, the Provincial Museum, and the Xiuwen Yangming Cultural Park, alongside traditional communities like the Buyi tribe in Huishui County.

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