Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney Harbour Bridge), is 1149 meters long and the arch bridge spans 503m. It is the only bridge in the world that allows tourists to climb to the top of the arch bridge. The special high altitude experience is absolutely unforgettable and worth challenging yourself!
The charm of Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia, located in Jackson Harbour, Sydney, was built in 1932 and lasted more than eight years. it is still the tallest steel arch bridge in the world and used to be the widest long-span bridge in the world. Like a cross-bay, majestic Changhong, across the sea from the world-famous Sydney Opera House, it has become one of the symbols of Sydney. The length of the bridge is 1149 meters, the span of arch bridge is 503m, the width of bridge deck is 49m, the highest distance is 134m from sea level, there are 8 lanes, 2 tracks, 1 bike lane and 1 sidewalk, crossing Sydney Port and connecting the north bank and the south bank of Sydney.
The spectacular bridge and the nearby sydney opera house form one of the most well-known views of sydney, plus the sydney tower, which is the three major landmarks in sydney. Starting in 1998, the Sydney Bridge is open to climb, with the guidance of a professional coach, to a bridge vault with a distance of 134 meters from the sea, with a unique view of 360 degrees out of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney harbour and the city skyline. It`s a sense of accomplishment that can`t be described as the most beautiful scenery in sydney is to be covered with the most beautiful scenery in sydney. It is said that this is the only bridge in the world that allows tourists to climb to the top of the arch bridge. The special high-altitude experience is absolutely unforgettable, and it is worth you to challenge yourself!
Sydney Harbour Bridge, known as the world`s first single-hole arch bridge, magnificent. Every year, on the eve of New Year`s Day, the Harbour Bridge has a grand New year fireworks display, which is placed on the bridge. The colorful fireworks shine according to the shape of the bridge.
The Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, like a pair of lovers holding their shoulders and backs, occupy most of the layout of Sydney postcards.
Locals have taken an interesting nickname for the Sydney Harbour Bridge called "clothes rack", describing the arch of the bridge as a coat rack. The feeling of seeing Sydney Harbour Bridge for the first time, in addition to majestic and spectacular, the blue landscape of the sea and sky, there is a kind of reverence and admiration.
Classic buildings that stand the test of time, whether in the day or night, sunrise or sunset, the Harbour Bridge will show different beauty.
How do I climb a bridge?
To climb the Sydney Bridge, you need to reach the BridgeClimb climbing base under the southern bridge. For Chinese tourists, you can choose Putonghua to explain the climb, led by a professional Chinese climbing coach, and it is more convenient to communicate.
It is suggested that reservations should be made through the official website in advance. BridgeClimb Chinese website: http://www.bridgeclimb.cn/. Including the latest charging standards, can be seen on the official website.
Of course, if you are good at English, you can also choose the bridge climb led by the English leader, so that the bridge will be more abundant, you can choose to climb at dawn (limited schedule), during the day, dusk or night, and feel the infinite surprise that Sydney brings to people in different periods of time.
Each group of up to 14 people set out at the same time, and after climbing the bridge, the first person will get a group photo, a commemorative hat and a climbing certificate.
It takes 3 hours and 30 minutes and 2 hours and 15 minutes respectively, starting at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively. The former is to follow the outer arch of the bridge to the top of the bridge, and the latter is to follow the inner arch of the bridge to the top of the bridge. The difference between the two routes is shown below:
Climbing base shows famous people all over the world who have climbed the Harbour Bridge, including Lin Zhiling and Wu Qilong, who are familiar with the Chinese people.
To ensure safety, all climbers must change into special conjoined uniforms without missing items or falling off the bridge. Before you officially start climbing, you have to do some preparatory work, such as physical status report, psychological, alcohol test, simulated climbing training, and so on. If it is sunny, it is recommended to wear sunglasses, the staff will use a special lock to fasten it to the uniform, including hats, towels and other items provided by the bridge climbing company are fixed to the uniform. Other items that cannot be carried can be kept in lockers.
Start an adventure.
Everything was ready to take risks under the leadership of the coach. By the time we climbed up the arch of the outer bridge, there was already a group of tourists going down across the street. Does it still look a little scary from afar? In fact, climbing the Sydney Bridge is a very safe challenge experience, because every climber has a safety cable fastened to the steel wire by the railing of the bridge, fastening people and the bridge firmly together from beginning to end, and each group of players cannot and cannot exceed or slow down the teammates before and after, in a fixed order from beginning to end.
Every climber on the trip is equipped with radio headphones and listens to the coach at any time. Looking at Sydney Harbour from the bridge will definitely surprise you and enjoy the classic architecture from a unique perspective: Sydney Opera House.
Looking at the rolling traffic at the foot and the noise of the car, it`s not too much to be afraid of the fact that it`s a totally enclosed step on the foot. I`m afraid that if I, it`s the second time to climb the harbor bridge!
The beach in north sydney, a showy little house, is especially beautiful, making it a good envy to live in the host.
Looking back on the road, Sydney Tower also appeared in the distance, looking at Sydney`s three landmarks at a time.
Sydney Opera House is one of the most characteristic buildings in the 20th century, and it is also a world-famous performing art center. It is considered to be a typical work of giant sculpture in the history of modern architecture, and has been listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, the common country.
At the top of the bridge, the staff will take pictures of the bridge climbers, team and individual, and teach us to make faces and pose. Taking pictures with the Sydney Opera House from a unique perspective is very worthy of collection.
Standing at the highest point 134 meters from the sea surface, the whole Sydney Port is visible. Sydney has more than a dozen ports, big and small, busy passing through the ships, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, blue sea, such a sense of vision, sense of achievement, beautiful enough to be indescribable.
Cross the harbour bridge from the top and walk back to the other side of the bridge. The traffic on the bridge deck, like rows of crawling ants, was spectacular.
Returning from the other side of the bridge, you can see a different view.
Looking back at the opposite side, you can see the bridge climbing team with two different routes up and down.
At the time of the construction of the bridge, the whole project used 52800 tons of steel, the number of rivets was 6 million, the maximum rivet weight was 3.5kg, 95000 cubic meters of cement, 17000 cubic meters of granite for bridge towers and piers, and 272000 liters of paint for bridge construction, it can be seen from these figures that the majestic and majestic of the railway bridge project can be seen. Under the conditions of the 1930 s, it was rare to be able to span bridges on the sea.
At first, the main purpose of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was to improve the heavy and congested traffic between the north and south sides of Sydney Harbour. The secondary purpose of the Australian government was to stimulate Australia`s economic, which was then in the doldrums of the Great Depression. After the completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the expected results were achieved. The completion and opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge inspired the Australian people at that time. This is not only a bridge, but also an indicator of Australia`s optimistic positively spirit.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is characterized by arches, which span 503 meters and are single-hole arches, which are rare in the world. For decades, the bridge carried people and vehicles day and night.
Our challenge journey is coming to an end, and the other team across the street has just set out. Such a special high altitude experience is absolutely unforgettable. Take risks while you are young.
The Lonely Star (Lonely Planet) lists climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge as one of the top 10 experiences in the world that can hit the adrenal gland. Although the cost of climbing the bridge is not low, it is still worth a try.
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Whenever night falls, the steel frame of the Harbour Bridge shines with tens of millions of lights, and the trance is inlaid with countless diamonds on the back of the bow and the bow string, in the deep night sky. I`m sure you won`t miss the beautiful night view of Sydney Port!
Another good way to enjoy the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour is to take the Fantasea Fantasy Cruise ship to see it from the sea. Cruise ships pass under the bridge and enjoy opera houses, seaport bridges and urban landscapes from a variety of angles and distances.
The illusory cruise ship sets out from Darling Port and travels around the beautiful Sydney Port. The cruise ship also has food and a variety of drinks to provide, the captain and crew are also handsome guys, it is simply a perfect visual enjoyment trip!
The all-steel seaport bridge feels powerful and has been young and majestic for many years. If you want to personally climb and challenge your friend to make a reservation in advance, if you have special needs, such as a romantic proposal, you can also make an appointment in advance. This is definitely a wonderful experience you will never forget!
Author: rust sword
