Tsing Yi Bridge is the first bridge to the Tsing Yi Island of Hong Kong. It crosses Rambler Channel, connecting Tsing Yi Island and Tsing Chau of Kwai Chung. The bridge spans 610 metres (about 2,000 feet) and is 26 metres (85 feet) high. It contributed significantly to the development of Tsing Yi Island, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.
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