The 16th day of the northwest self-driving tour in Nansha, Guangzhou
(May 19, 2024)
On the Internet, car stickers, and scenic signs, you can see "318 must be driven in this life", and we are also possessed by this curse, and self-driving G318 has also become a journey in our hearts. Leaving Feixian Pass, driving on G318, surrounded by mountains and mountains, clouds and fog, as if driving in a fairyland on earth, pleasing to the eye.
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At the end of May, the G318 traffic was smooth, and soon came to the national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot - Luding Bridge. Luding Bridge, also known as Dadu Bridge, is a chain bridge across the Dadu River, which was built in September of the 44th year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty and put into use in April of the following year. The ticket price is 10 yuan, and May 19 is China Tourism Day, free of charge.
Luding Bridge is 103.67 meters long, 3 meters wide, composed of 13 iron cables, the iron cable is hand-forged by 28 mm of iron bars and linked into a long buckle, the buckle is 17-21 cm long, the outer diameter is 9 cm, there are long buckles used in the well, each ring is 40 cm long, the iron cable weighs 40 tons, tens of thousands of iron rings are connected, the bridge deck is built with iron cables and wooden boards.
Luding Bridge
The scenery on both sides of the Luding Bridge is beautiful, the river is turbulent, strolling on the riverbank, staggering onto the chain bridge, trembling, shaking, deeply feeling the magnificence of nature and the thrill of the battle of flying over the Luding Bridge.
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Luding Bridge is not only an ancient bridge with a long history, but also famous at home and abroad for the battle of "Flying to Capture Luding Bridge", becoming a red scenic spot with pure gold and redness, here are red footprints everywhere, strolling on the Red Army Avenue, walking across the South Bridge of the City, and going to the Red Army Flying to capture the Luding Bridge Monument Park.
The Red Army flew to capture Luding Bridge Monument Park
The 4th Regiment of the 2nd Red Division of the 1st Red Army occupied the coastal position at the west bridgehead of Luding Bridge on the morning of 29 May and launched an offensive on the afternoon of 29 May. Twenty-two brave soldiers braved the rain of bullets, climbed the iron chain and crawled forward, broke through the enemy's heavy resistance, and won a brilliant victory in the battle of Luding Bridge, adding an unfading halo to the history of the Red Army's battles.
22 Monument to the Warriors
Sculpture group
Step out of Monument Park and visit the sculpture complex.
The pedestal of the theme sculpture "Warrior's Soul" is 1.935 meters high, symbolizing this historical fact that happened in 1935, and the main sculpture is 22 meters high and 80 meters long. The 22 warriors were cast into 22 peaks with steel, condensing the majestic momentum of courage and fearlessness, and showing the heroic image of the Red Army with the wordless majesty of the mountains. The 13 iron cables set up in front of the sculpture form a heroic momentum of advancing northward and indomitable in a condensed state. At night, the spotlight behind the 13 iron cables shines into the sky, which also means that the Red Army is the sword of light that breaks the dark blockade, highlighting the heroic spirit of "the Red Army is not afraid of difficult expeditions, and thousands of rivers and dry mountains are just waiting for leisure". The group sculpture "Flying" uses modern decorative techniques, focusing on the image elements of the posture and speed of the rapid march, reflecting the spiritual strength of the Red Army who are not afraid of difficulties and dangers, and perseverance. The group sculpture "Capture" focuses on extracting the elements of the characters and scenes in the battle to seize the bridge, and uses materials to make luminous flames to express the heroism and fearlessness of the Red Army flying to capture the bridge.
As an ancient bridge with a long history and an important revolutionary site, Luding Bridge not only has important historical value and cultural significance, but also is a scenic tourist attraction. When visiting Luding Bridge, you can deeply feel the indomitable spirit of the revolutionary martyrs and the magnificence of the natural scenery.