Burst
Written by: Guo Qianwen, Deng Bailiang, Chen Nuoxi
2020-02-14 11:57
Last updated: 2020-02-14 12:00Today (February 14) is Valentine's Day. Affected by the new coronavirus epidemic, many couples avoid eating out and avoid crowded places, and suburban attractions have become popular hot spots. However, the blue "Lover Bridge" in Shek O has been repaired indefinitely since the collapse of the previous year. District councilor Peng Zhuoqi said that the collapse of the "lover's bridge" had left residents with the only safe road linking Shek O Hou Tan and Da Tau Chau BBQ area.
Romantic blue bridge into memory. (Online picture)
After the typhoon "Mangosteen" hit Hong Kong the year before, the reporter visited Shiao several times to inspect the progress of the reconstruction of the "Lover's Bridge". Today is Valentine's Day (February 14). The reporter went to the original site of "Lover's Bridge". The original "Blue Bridge" turned into a "Blue Canal". The fragments of the blue bridge body on the rocky beach have not been removed. Tourists need to You can only reach Datou Island by wading or crossing a rocky beach.
Resident Ms. Zheng pointed out that the relevant government departments have not yet notified the rebuilding schedule of the "lover's bridge". She went on to point out that prior to the destruction of the super typhoon "Mangosteen", mainland tourists often took photos of the "Lover Tree" and "Lover Bridge" at Zhou Xingchi's filming venues. Now, due to restrictions on mainland tourists' arrival in Hong Kong, the flow of people in Shi'ao has become even scarcer. The LCSD stated earlier that the restoration of the "Blue Bridge" must comply with the current standards for bridge design and that the project is more complicated. The Department also hopes that the restored "Blue Bridge" will restore its original appearance as much as possible.
District Councillor Peng Zhuoqi pointed out that after taking office, he received many residents' enquiries about the repair of the "lover's bridge" and had written questions about the government's rebuilding schedule, but he has not received a reply. Peng Zhuoqi pointed out that the "lover's bridge" is not only a well-known tourist attraction, but also a bridge connecting the Shiao Houtan and Datouzhou barbecue area. After the collapse of the "lover's bridge", residents have no safe roads to enter and exit, and can only walk on more dangerous sections .
The "blue bridge" in Shi'ao "punching" shrine has become "blue canal". (Photo by Deng Bailiang)
Super Typhoon Mangosteen destroys Lover's Bridge
The "Lover Bridge" in Shek O, which connects Shek O Hou Tan and Da Tau Chau BBQ area, is said to be named because the bridge body only has two people to pass, and the bridge body is pink blue with a romantic feeling. "Lover Bridge" has always been a sacred place for wedding photography and "check-in" in Hong Kong. However, after the super typhoon "Mangosteen" hit Hong Kong in 2018, it became fragmented and the original appearance of "Blue Bridge" was completely lost.
Typhoon Mangosteen