Aizhai Bridge - large suspension bridge hanging over the Dehang Canyon in Hunan
Last Update: 6th October 2020
What is the Aizhai Bridge?
Located around 70 kilometers from Fenghuang Ancient Town, Aizhai Bridge in Hunan spans over a valley. It is 330 meters tall from the bottom of Dehang Canyon. The bridge was completed in 2012. Both ends of the bridge are connected with the tunnel. The bridge is part of Jishou – Chadong Highway.
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What to expect at Aizhai Bridge
Aizhai Bridge in Hunan offers two layers, the upper layer for cars and the lower layer for sightseeing. Structural design for the complete separation between bridge tower and beams was first applied into the Aizhai Bridge. It is the first suspension bridge over the canyon. Rail cable launching method was first employed to erect steel truss girder as well.
Visitors need to take a lift down to the sightseeing channel on the lower layer. The sightseeing channel is some 300 meters long. The middle part of the channel is made of glass through which visitors can see the road on the mountain and at the canyon. At the bottom of the canyon lies Aizhai Town. The landscape of the town is breathtaking as well.
Looking in the distance, Aizhai Bridge is like a red belt. On foggy days, the views of the bridge look different. At the Aizhai Bridge Scenic Area, there is a viewpoint called Tianwen Viewpoint. Visitors need to take the lift from the viewpoint down to the sightseeing channel of the bridge. If interested, you could visit the glass plank road on the cliff near the bridge.
Visitors need to take a lift down to the sightseeing channel on the lower layer. The sightseeing channel is some 300 meters long. The middle part of the channel is made of glass through which visitors can see the road on the mountain and at the canyon. At the bottom of the canyon lies Aizhai Town. The landscape of the town is breathtaking as well.
Looking in the distance, Aizhai Bridge is like a red belt. On foggy days, the views of the bridge look different. At the Aizhai Bridge Scenic Area, there is a viewpoint called Tianwen Viewpoint. Visitors need to take the lift from the viewpoint down to the sightseeing channel of the bridge. If interested, you could visit the glass plank road on the cliff near the bridge.
Best time to visit Aizhai Bridge
The best time to visit Aizhai Bridge in Hunan is in the morning.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to Aizhai Bridge
You could direct buses from Jishou to Aizhai Bridge. Or rent a vehicle to the bridge.
Additional Aizhai Bridge Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:30
- As at 6th October 2020, the pass ticket for the bridge (including the entrance to the bridge, entrance to the sightseeing lift, entrance to the shuttle bus, entrance to Jidou Miao Village (吉斗苗寨) and entrance to the Tianwen Viewpoint) is 160 CNY per person; children under 1.3m tall (1.3m tall not included) are free of charge. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Aizhai Bridge and Jidou Miao Village are a little far from each other.
- If you are interested to the structure of the bridge, it is suggested that you explore it by getting the ticket. If you would like to take pictures of the bridge, it is recommended that you do it in the distance and it is unnecessary to buy the ticket.
- The tourist center offers the round-trip shuttle bus to/from the bridge.
- Water is not allowed to take into the bridge scenic area in case that some of visitors throw down the bottle into the canyon that the villagers will be hurt.
Interested in visiting Aizhai Bridge on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Aizhai Bridge, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.