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Alice Yan

A big red bridge in central China with a very special design is set to open to public very soon.
The 184-metre-long pedestrian bridge, which connects two parks on the banks of Longwanggang River in Changsha, Hunan province, is built to resemble Chinese knots, the China News Service reports.
Chinese knotting is a decorative handicraft that is a part of traditional Chinese folk art.



The bridge’s looped design features three footpaths that wind up and down and join up at five junctures.
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It was designed in this manner as the two parks it connects had differing ground levels, according to Holland NEXT Architects, the firm that designed the bridge. People can play hide-and-seek on it, its architects said.



Changsha authorities say the bridge, whose steps are about 15cm high, is purely for pedestrian use. They are examining the bridge this week after its construction, which started two years ago, was recently completed.
Residents have praised the bridge for adding aesthetic value to its surroundings, saying that the new constructions looks especially stunning when it is lit up against the night sky.


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Unique ‘Chinese knots’ bridge set to open in central China

The 184-metre-long bridge connects two parks on the banks of Longwanggang River in Changsha, Hunan province. Photo: SCMP Pictures

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