First Bridge on the Yellow River's First Bend
黄河首曲第一桥（玛曲黄河大桥）
A bridge spanning the Yellow River on the south side of Maqu county town, the first large road bridge on the upper Yellow River, completed in 1979; watch sunrise and sunset from the bridgehead.
The Maqu Yellow River Bridge was completed in 1979 and was the first large road bridge built on the upper Yellow River. Known as 'the First Bridge on the Yellow River Under Heaven', it is famous for two views, 'Arch Bridge Holding Up the Sun' and 'Long River, Setting Moon'. The bridgehead and riverbank grassland are good spots to watch the Yellow River winding across the prairie, with morning mist often hanging over the water and evening sunlight reflecting off the surface. A new large Yellow River bridge has been built nearby, but you can still stop and enjoy the view around the old bridge. Free admission. It lies on the southern outskirts of the county town and can be reached by taxi or on foot. It suits arriving in the late afternoon or heading there early the next morning. Temperature swings are large at high altitude, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
All day