In the early morning, facing the warm wind, I rushed to the Songhua River in high spirits, with the purpose of witnessing the "century-old old river bridge", one of the elegant demeanor of my hometown.
Although Harbin Songhua River Bridge has long since retired from the historical stage, it is a century-old bridge and a national key cultural relic, but it is well preserved for people to commemorate.
The Middle East Railway broke ground on 1898 and was completed on 1903. Harbin is located at the intersection of the main and branch lines of the Middle East Railway. Harbin was born of Songhua River and prospered by Middle East Railway, and is known as "Moscow of the East".
190 1 year, Harbin Songhua River Bridge (now called "Lao Jiang Bridge") of Middle East Railway was completed and opened to traffic.
20 13 the middle east railway complex with "laojiang bridge" as its core was designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council.
In 20 14, the Songhua River Bridge on Harbin-Qiqihar Passenger Dedicated Line, which is adjacent to Lao Jiang Bridge, was completed, and the Lao Jiang Bridge completed its century-old mission.
Therefore, the "Lao Jiang Bridge" witnessed the development of Harbin in the past hundred years, bearing the heavy memories of the city and people.
I still vaguely remember walking here in my twenties. At that time, there was a train lane in the middle of the bridge and particularly narrow sidewalks on both sides.
Just as we walked to the middle of the bridge, a train roared by, and with the clatter of the train, our hearts were shocked. When I looked at the raging river outside the iron railing next to me, I felt panic. The wooden deck under my feet seems to be shaking. As the train passed, we hobbled further. We dare not take this railway bridge again.
Today's "Lao Jiang Bridge" is protected, and several parts of the bridge deck are covered with glass bridges. Fortunately, the glass was laid on the original thick sleepers. From the narrow gap, you can see the muddy Yellow River rushing by, and there are dull waves at the dock. Walking on the glass plank road is basically not thrilling.
On the eve of July 1, Lao Jiang Bridge has become an important place to celebrate the 700th birthday.
The words "Celebrating the Founding of China * * * * 100 Anniversary" stand at the bridge head, which is beautifully designed and consists of party flag and 100. There are big related slogans hanging on the whole railway bridge shelf. Colored doors are divided into various historical stages, and correspondingly equipped with iconic slogans and background pictures that are convenient for taking pictures. They are bright and bright, forming a red ocean.
"202 1 Set sail for a new journey", "I took a photo with party flag" and other places, but also concentrated enthusiastic people.
The Middle East Railway Park is open on the south side of Laojiang Bridge, and consists of old railway tracks, Huang Jiguang locomotives, stations, platforms, bridges, pictures and figures sculptures. For example, it is really a good place to visit the "Old River Bridge" and the old features of the Middle East Railway.