Longyou Fengxiangzhou Landscape Cloud Bridge

Project Profile

Fengxiangzhou is an island situated in the middle of the Qujiang River. To its north lies the renowned Longyou Grottoes scenic area, while the southern side connects to the rapidly developing Chengdong New District. As time progresses, these three areas are expected to grow in importance within Longyou County. The key challenge was how to enhance connectivity among them and achieve shared resource utilization. This issue is elegantly resolved through the creation of a "floating bridge."

Given its unique geographical location, Fengxiangzhou is envisioned to become a major event and recreational space for Longyou’s urban area, serving as a functional buffer zone linking the city and the scenic zone. To fulfill this vision, multiple challenges needed addressing: defining the island's role, restoring its ecological environment, zoning for diverse activities, and repurposing aging buildings.

Fengxiang Bridge spans a total length of 1,935.01 meters, including 1,124.88 meters for the main bridge and 810.13 meters for approach bridges and ramps. By leveraging its strategic location, the bridge attracts citizens for recreation and sightseeing, connects cultural and natural resources, and enables unified development of the island. The bridge greatly improves accessibility to both riverbanks and the island, saving time and travel distance. The bridge consists of one main passageway and four ramps. The main path runs south to north across the island and is accessible to park shuttles, non-motorized vehicles, and pedestrians—excluding other motor vehicles. Three ramps connect the main path to the island, while the fourth connects the main path to the southern bank, allowing only bicycles and pedestrians.

The bridge is set within a hilly and mountainous landscape, which inspired its form—evoking the image of a mountain range rising across water. The arched spans use steel structure for large span and high stability. The bridge railing is designed to ensure safety while harmonizing with the surrounding scenery. The inner face of the railing is finished with bamboo-wood panels, while the outer face uses dual-layer perforated aluminum panels for decorative protection. Two scenic viewing nodes are included on the bridge, offering places for rest and landscape appreciation.