Renovation Begins on England Bridge on Shamian

When England Bridge on Shamian Island was first built in 1861, few could have imagined the drastic changes it would witness in its lifetime. Used daily for a 150 years, it has seen the end of the colonial rule, the Japanese occupation, the Chinese civil war, and the founding of the PRC. Few structures in Guangzhou have such a long history and now there is hope that it shall have many more days ahead of it.

After being closed to traffic 4 years ago, renovation finally began yesterday (Sep. 15th) so as to preserve this architectural heritage. The renovation is thought to cost between 3 to 4 million Yuan and the authorities have promised to preserve the structure's original features, form and materials during the repairs.