Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge Chongqing: Bus Ride Through a

Take a Bus Ride on China’s Most Insane 30-Story Overpass in Chongqing

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Take a Bus Ride on China’s Most Insane 30-Story Overpass in Chongqing
CN Walking2025-05-3125 min

I explore the Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge in Chongqing, a true engineering marvel and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Standing 114 meters above the river, this bridge has the highest deck height among all bridges on the Yangtze River. On its northern side, you’ll find the Chongqing Railway Station overpass — an impressive structure that rises 97 meters into the air, roughly equivalent to a 30-story building. As it ascends from the riverbank, the overpass splits into three distinct levels: the top level connects directly to the upper part of the city, linking to Zhongshan Third Road; the second level spirals downward, connecting to the ground-level Caiyuanba Overpass, Xiangyang Tunnel, and Caiyuan Expressway. In today’s video, I explore this incredible piece of infrastructure by both bus and foot. Riding the bus through the multi-level interchange feels just like a roller coaster ride — with steep drops and dizzying heights that will definitely get your heart racing. Beneath the bridge lies a surprisingly complex metro station, and I also make my way up to the highest viewpoint in the area — the Tongyuanju Viewing Platform — for some breathtaking views of Chongqing’s urban landscape. Whether you're interested in architecture, urban design, or just looking for unique travel experiences in China, this video takes you through one of Chongqing’s most fascinating spots.

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May 31, 2025, Spring in China

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CN Walking guides viewers across Chongqing’s Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge, highlighting its 114 meter height, a dramatic looped interchange, and a bus ride at

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CN Walking takes us on an adrenaline fueled exploration of Chongqing’s Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge, a structure that looms like a 30 story building and promises a roller coaster of urban engineering. From the moment the video asks would you dare to cross a bridge as tall as a 30 story tower, the viewer is pulled into a world where height and traffic choreography collide. The guide introduces the bridge’s height at 114 meters and notes a nearby sightline to Tongyuanju Station, signaling the dense, multi layer nature of Chongqing’s transit network. As you walk toward the circular underpass, the video reveals a looped interchange designed for one way traffic, where cars slow to thread through tunnels. The bus ride over the elevated loop feels like a dare, with the narrator confessing nerves about driver error while the city’s vertical skyline and the surrounding trees provide a fragile sense of scale and safety. The journey continues beneath the bridge, where a labyrinth of stairs and轨

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Take a Bus Ride on China’s Most Insane 30-Story Overpass in Chongqing

CN Walking dares viewers to imagine crossing a bridge as tall as a thirty story building over the Yangtze in Chongqing. The host notes the bridge’s 114 meter height and the nearby Tongyuanju Light Rail Station, then moves into the circular underpass section where a one way loop requires vehicles to slow through tunnels. Riding the bus along the upper portion feels like a roller coaster, with the narrator admitting anxiety about potential driver error while admiring the skyline and the trees below that soften the intimidation. Beneath the bridge, a complex network of stairs and rail tracks unfolds, leading up to an observation deck that promises panoramic city views. The ascent to the Tongyuanju viewing platform delivers a stunning overlook of Chongqing’s urban sprawl, and the video later returns to the ground level to show light rail weaving through buildings and the bustling starting point on the opposite side. The final segment invites a first person walk across the bridge, bringing the whole experience full circle from approach to ascent to crossing. The traveler, CN Walking, heightens the sense of personal immersion with candid reactions and vivid sensory details, making viewers feel as if they’re perched on the edge of Chongqing’s dramatic riverine architecture.

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Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge Chongqing: Bus Ride Through a

Hello and welcome to the Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge in Chongqing, China — a true engineering marvel and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Standing 114 meters above the river, this bridge has the highest deck height among all bridges on the Yangtze River. On its northern side, you’ll find...

Explore Chongqing’s Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge and Multi-Level Sky

Travelers and architecture enthusiasts are in for a thrill at Chongqing’s Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge, a true engineering marvel that dominates the city’s skyline. The bridge soars 114 meters above the Yangtze, and nearby the Chongqing Railway Station overpass climbs about 97 meters—roughly a 30-story building. As the overpass lifts from the riverbank, it splits into three levels: the top tier connects to Zhongshan Third Road, while the second tier spirals downward to the Caiyuanba Overpass, Xiangyang Tunnel, and Caiyuan Expressway. In this video, the explorer navigates the structure both by bus and on foot, reveling in the adrenaline rush of a roller coaster ride through the multi-level interchange. Beneath the bridge lies a surprisingly intricate metro station, and the journey climbs up to the Tongyuanju Viewing Platform for sweeping views of Chongqing’s dense urban tapestry. If you’re into architecture, urban design, or offbeat travel experiences in China, this guide to one of 重庆

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