From Iron Chains to Steel Spans: The Bridges of Luding
13 May 2026, 14:10 GMT
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While under heavy enemy fire, Red Army soldiers crawled across the bare iron chains of the Luding Bridge in May 1935. Home to this celebrated battle on the Long March, Luding County will forever be associated with bridges. Swaying over the raging Dadu River, this simple suspension structure is a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese people.