InPics | Historic bridge in the Long March witnesses rural development of Luding-Xinhua
InPics | Historic bridge in the Long March witnesses rural development of Luding
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2026-06-05 16:07:31
A satellite image taken in 2024 shows Luding Bridge over the Dadu River in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
CHENGDU, June 5 (Xinhua) -- This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, the historic military maneuver in modern Chinese history.
Located in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Luding Bridge was the location of an important event in the Long March.
In recent years, Luding County has leveraged its red heritage to attract numerous visitors to commemorate the Long March. The county has vigorously developed rural tourism, promoting the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism to offer diversified experiences for visitors.
In 2025, the county witnessed over 5.73 million tourist trips, generating a total tourism revenue of 6.3 billion yuan (about 929.9 million U.S. dollars).
This file photo taken in 1981 shows a view of Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Yuan Kezhong)An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows a view of Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xjinhua/Xu Bingjie)This photo taken in 2024 shows a view of Anshunchang along the Dadu River in southwest China's Sichuan Province.A tourist visits a memorial hall for the battle of Luding Bridge during the Long March of the Red Army in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)This photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows a statue at a memorial hall for the battle of Luding Bridge during the Long March of the Red Army in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)This file photo taken on Jan. 8, 2020 shows Luding Bridge under maintenance in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)Iron chains are pictured on Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Yusi)People walk on Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Yusi)People pose for photos on Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows a view of Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)Tourists attend a VR interaction event near Luding Bridge in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows a view of Dewei Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows a view of a scenic spot in Haizi Village of Dewei Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)Tourists pose for a photo at a scenic spot in Haizi Village of Dewei Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows a view of Xingkang Bridge over the Dadu River in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
