Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge

Last Update : 2006-6-26 17:04:03 Edit

A bridge built in 1964 crosses the river that forms the boundary between China and Nepal near Zhangmu port in Nylam. This is the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge, constructed of reinforced concrete. The bridge forms an important link on the road from Yangpachen to Katmandu. On the 'Sino' side of the bridge there is a lively bazaar which attracts many businessmen and tourists from both of China and Nepal. Due to the inconvenience caused by traffic in the town of Zhangmu, the bazaar plays a very important role in daily life for the locals.

Last Update : 2006-6-26 17:04:19 Edit

The Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge is about eight meters (about 8.7 yards) wide and forty-five meters (about 49 yards) long. It is surrounded by a thick forest and hangs above rushing water and looks both delicate and elegant. At the Chinese end of the bridge there are rest and refreshment facilities for those traveling along the route. An attractive feature outside this facility is a vivid white stone statue of an elephant sprinkling water over the handsome boy seated upon it.