China is starting a megaproject. This artificial island will attract tourists
An artificial island on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Strait opens to tourists. It can be visited free of charge for a month.
China has opened a trial tourist resort on an artificial island built as part of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan corridor. From Saturday, October 18, the 130,000 square meter area is open to guests for the first time. “The island, with its scientific and educational facilities, will host a variety of exhibitions, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the construction of the bridge, the development of underwater tunnels and Chinese technological achievements,” we read.
A Chinese engineering miracle
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Strait is an impressive project that connected the cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan through the mouth of the Pearl River in China. The route, opened on June 30, 2024, consists of an approximately 24-kilometer section consisting of bridges and artificial islands, thanks to which the journey between the eastern and western banks of the river has become much shorter and more convenient. The whole thing is considered one of the most advanced achievements of marine engineering in the world. Now tourists will be able to get to know this place even better.
Tourists are welcome
The artificial island, located in the western part of the strait, with an area of 137,000 square meters, is intended to perform not only a technical and operational function, but also become a new tourist attraction. From now on, guests can visit the science and education center with exhibitions about the construction of the bridge. There is a free test phase in October and November – during the week for companies and study groups, and on weekends for individual tourists.
With the development of the tourist center, the artificial island will include, among others: observation deck. Before the official and full opening, which will take place in December at the earliest, the gastronomic and recreational offer will also be expanded. Fees will also be introduced then. “Tickets for the trip will cost 188 yuan (approx. PLN 95) for adults, 158 yuan for students and 128 yuan for children. The ticket price includes round-trip transportation and a three-hour tour of the island,” we read.
