When you travel through Fuzhou in Fujian, China, you will encounter the impressive Qingzhou Bridge, also known as the Qingzhou Minjiang Bridge. Spanning across the Min River, this structure is a marvel of engineering that stands as one of the largest cable-stayed bridges in the world. If you appreciate civil infrastructure while exploring China, seeing this landmark offers you a memorable view of scale and functionality.
As you look at the bridge design, you can take in its distinct span arrangement of 250 meters, a central 605 meters, and another 250 meters, with the main span reaching 605 meters (1,985 feet) across the water. Today, the structure supports regional transport by carrying six lanes of traffic. It connects key routes, serving travelers on both the G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway and the S1531 Airport Expressway.
Whether you are driving towards the airport or journeying along the expressway network, observing this record-scale cable-stayed bridge allows you to witness an impressive point where transit routes and river geography converge into one striking structural highlight on your Fujian travel itinerary.
What to see at Qingzhou Bridge
- Spans across the Min River in Fuzhou, Fujian
- Ranks among the largest cable-stayed bridges in the world
- Features a main span of 605 meters (1,985 feet)
- Carries six lanes of expressway traffic
- Serves the G15 Shenyang–Haikou and S1531 Airport Expressways
Visiting tips
Look out for this engineering marvel while traveling along the S1531 Airport Expressway or the G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway in Fuzhou.
How long: 15-30 minutes · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Qingzhou Bridge is easy to reach on Fuzhou’s public transport, and pairs naturally with The Aowei Church of Holy Rosary. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Fuzhou travel guide.
See the full Fuzhou travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.