HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24 October 2018 - The world's longest bridge and tunnel sea crossing -- the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge -- openedtoday (24 October), providing a major boost to regional tourism. The bridgeconnects Hong Kong to cities throughout the Greater Bay Area of southern China,bringing the attractions of Macao and Guangdong within easy reach and makingHong Kong a hub for visitors from around the world to explore the fascinatingand diverse region.

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The bridge is the first major combined road andtunnel sea-crossing in the Greater Bay Area, spanning the sea from an artificialisland near Hong Kong International Airport to Macao and the mainland Chinesecity of Zhuhai. At 55 km, it is 20 times longer than San Francisco's GoldenGate Bridge.

Itcontains enough steel to build 60Eiffel Towers and is designed to last 120 years, two decades longer than thelifespan of most major cross-sea bridges. The mega-project will become aninstant and iconic landmark for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay area and hasalready been named by the Guardian as one of the architectural Seven Wonders ofthe Modern World.

The bridge will consolidate Hong Kong's position asa hub for multi-destination travel within the Greater Bay Area, which includes ninecities in the Guangdong Province and two Special Administrative Regions. Itshortens the journey from Hong Kong International Airport to Zhuhai from fourhours to just 45 minutes.

A Delightful First Port ofCall

The first port of call for travellers using the newbridge is Hong Kong's Lantau Island, home of the city's international airport andDisneyland and an enthralling and beautiful destination in itself. Visitors canride the famous Ngong Ping 360 cable car to the Big Buddha statue and Po LinMonastery and take a walk along Wisdom Path, a peaceful and spiritual trail featuring carved wooden pillars.

For an authentic cultural experience, visitors cancall in on Tai O Fishing Village with its distinctive stilt houses. The bridgewill be clearly visible during the boat trip from Tung Chung to Tai O or from aride on the cable car.

Explore a Region of Wonders

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge puts a wealth ofdiverse cultural attractions in Macao and Guangdong within easy reach of HongKong, including thestunning ruins of St. Paul's in Macao, the Statue of Fisher Girl in Zhuhai, theKaiping Diaolou, the Seven Star Crags in Zhaoqing and many more.  Visitors can now more conveniently than evercombine Hong Kong and attractions across Greater Bay Area into a singlemulti-destination itinerary.

A fast and convenient cross-border bus service isavailable to take pioneering travellers over the iconic new bridge between HongKong, Macao and Zhuhai. Contact your travel agent to plan your visit to theGreater Bay Area today.

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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Link section)