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Located in Shandong, China's Eastern Province, is the world renowned Jiaozhou Bridge. Apart from this the city and country also has a great many other things to offer, such as the Thousand Buddha Mountain, which is famous for its numerous statues of Buddha carved on the hills and the Great Wall of Qi which is a part of the Great Wall of China. This province is truly a wonderful area to explore and has a lot to offer a discerning traveller. Yet, the bridge is one that you just have to visit when here. The most exciting part of the city experience is taking a ride on the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge. Stretching to 26.7 km, this structure is also a Guinness record holder for being the longest bridge over water. Since it considerably reduces road time, it is a very popular route to take, for locals and tourists alike. What is amazing about this structure is that it can withstand natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, since it was constructed from 450,000 tons of steels and 2.3 million cubic metres of concrete! The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge being the world's largest cross-sea bridge, expands five miles further on as well. It is thus really no wonder why this site is so popular amongst those exploring the region. So when you do get the opportunity to visit this lovely province, ensure you visit the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge and be prepared to be awed by this magnificent beauty. When staying in the area, look for a hotel in Qingdao. You are bound to get a good deal if you check out a Qingdao hotel such as the wonderful Copthorne Hotel Qingdao which makes an ideal base for your stay be it a sightseeing holiday or a business trip. Since this province is so popular, do check out the other attractions as well such as the eight-street complex, known as the Ba Da Guan, which are named after great military forts. Also visit the World Heritage Sites such as the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius which are very popular destinations. Make the most out of your trip and make memoires to last a lifetime as you explore this region which has a rich culture, history and heritage. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
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