Crossing an Ocean: The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

This $15BN ocean crossing connects Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai, drastically reducing journey times and bringing over 68 million people closer together. For more by The B1M subscribe now - ow.ly/GxW7y
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[@JohnBasedowYoda]

I didn’t know about this bridge when I took a ferry from HK to Macau. When I thought I was in the middle of the ocean far away from land I saw the bridge in the distance stretching on seemingly forever and I was blown away by the scale.

[@RSCB]

Same, I drove from hk to Macao and it's honestly long asf

[@JichuanLin]

Actually the key value of this bridge is facilitating freight transactions, it does really reduce the transportation cost between Hong Kong's international port and the west coast of the Pearl River Delta, instead for of convinience of individual travel. In fact, it would be more convinient to take a ferry between two sides for individuals.@@RSCB

[@RSCB]

I used to take the ferry @@JichuanLin

[@junwang4314]

Three years and 20 million dollar later, my town widened a half-mile one-lane street.

[@user-re9gj2zd5e]

Does that road have gold dust mixed into the concrete?

[@amanvermaofficial8605]

😂😂😂

[@fullmetalalchemist9126]

Yayyy

[@dontcheckmychannel-NJ17]

Here in Canada I will take 5 years to plan

[@xijyna3990]

At Least It Won't Sink............

[@DanielFenandes]

Construction is getting more impressive each year.

[@xeroxquantum]

No shit Sherlock

[@siddhantkhorjuvekar]

Only in China 😅

[@monnikimmesko7603]

only happens in China

[@leehenry5764]

While Art is getting shitter.

[@mohangovind7172]

@@leehenry5764 7

[@hiteshj2110]

Every time I watch B1M's new upload, I feel thankful to have found this channel.

[@TheB1M]

Wow. That is such a humbling comment to read. Thank you so much. We feel thankful for each and every one of our amazing subscribers.

[@aravindraveendran4548]

@@TheB1M Yours is an absolutely innovative and informative channel

[@rickeywilliams7979]

Me too

[@blackisback.7233]

It's like a drug, thanks @The B1M.

[@haseebkhawaja1050]

Meee TOOO

[@ililililili9726]

I magine getting into a bridge that you can't even see the end because it disappears on the horizon.

[@I8ASUPRAforLUNCH]

I imagine that could be worrying to some.

[@knightnight1894]

55km crossing ocean bridge in 8 years! That is only in China, in other countries it will take 18-80 years to build.

[@troyzw6979]

name an another country that capable to build such bridge....

[@user-lm8oo9ub7n]

@but2star hhh 🤣🤣

[@geoeconomics3067]

That's why USA needs to contain raise of China

[@geoeconomics3067]

@but2star Now it is getting serious

[@user-wt4qs7fc2e]

Not to mention how other countries wouldn't be even able to afford it since labor costs are very inexpensive when compared to "developed" countries.

[@TheLongIslanderYT]

8 years is so quick for a project that massive! It took 8 years to add addition lanes to a select part of the New Jersey Turnpike. They built a world record bridge in that amount of time! Damn.

[@LinhNguyen-lq8yd]

Imagine trump hire chinese peoples to build the wall.

[@user-rf7ci4tw3r]

it is not fast for China. if hongkong didnt join the progress of building，six years is enough

[@saliouthiam221]

Linh Nguyen v

[@peterpista2652]

@jwang604 it would be safer not to build the bridge, and not to build anything

[@iancypes5911]

Isn't Union construction great!

[@ShinobuSakurazaka]

B1M is one of the most professional and dignified channels here on KZbin although they do have the unfair advantage that their voice-over is done by the most British man ever that always add an extra layer of class and sophistication to any piece of media.

[@dewayneblue1834]

so true:-)

[@sharegreats2157]

The videos are well performed and the text agreeably pronounced.

[@perfectstudents8361]

It took only 8 years to build this bridge? It's that fast even with a few years of delay. The same bridge will take at least 20-30 years to build if it is done in America or Europe.

[@AndrewManook]

The Chinese have experience

[@samtran6832]

Actually it only takes 6 years since 2 years were wasted on the Hong Kong side arguing in the Legislation on the budget issue.

[@AndrewManook]

@@samtran6832 Thought so.

[@SoSoMikaela]

Uh, what? I don't know about Europe but the US took 35 years to build the Interstate Highway System which is over 70,000 km of roadways connecting every single state in multiple continuous paths spanning coast to coast, border to border. If it was necessary to build a 55 km bridge in the US, it wouldn't take 20-30 years. It would probably take about the same amount of time as this one. But it would already be built by now. As the new kid on the block, China just likes to show off with hyper-focused spectacle projects that allow it to flex its new economic muscles. Is it cool? Fuck yeah. Is it something only China could pull off? Not at all. It's just something only China would bother doing in the first place.

[@Chocorain]

20-30 years??? Boy u r being naive, I’ll say 200 years.

[@JohnNanai]

Can't wait for James Bond or Mission Impossible franchise to have an epic car chase scene on this bridge

[@chengzhang9175]

the whole film will be a car chase scene

[@ninjafruitchilled]

@@chengzhang9175 It can be done Fury Road style

[@FIGHTSEEN]

Don't forget the FAST & FURIOUS crew.

[@ViceLibertyAndreas]

yes! but Fast and Furious production probably want to have a talk with bridge authorities for filming, because the Fast and Furious 6 Airstrip wasn't enough.

[@teddysun6487]

Sounds like a wonderful idea...

[@ericgeorge5483]

One of the most astonishing engineering marvels of all time.

[@mguo8190]

What’s also just as astonishing if not more than the engineering achievements is that they actually thought this needed to be done and they could get it done and went ahead. That’s bold. Respect.

[@rabbitazteca23]

exactly. Imagine this bridge just being an idea. The boldness it takes to turn that idea and really see it to the finish line is insane

[@jrasicmark1]

Reminds me of an old comic book story where Superman built a transatlantic bridge linking New York and London. He included rest stops, hotels, and gas stations periodically on the bridge itself. The idea fascinated me even though it seemed far-fetched to me even as a kid. So I'm very surprised to see something similar having been built in real life.

[@jakerojas341]

Jesus is gonna build bridges over the whole ocean as he raises Jehovah's witnesses to perfection during his soon to start 1k year Peaceful rule as King

[@cl-ej7id]

Fortunately, I passed this bridge when I went to Hong Kong from Zhuhai. I want to describe it as an epic.

[@WildWestGal]

Bridge over troubled waters? But what a feat! It's beautiful, and the idea of driving across, and partly under, the ocean is utterly amazing! Thanks for another great video!

[@Tmrfe0962]

As always, professionally done, in both a entertaining value and informative to the engineering aspect. Thank you.

[@mna9211]

China is doing fantastic works,we're proud of you neighbour. Respect from India

[@ramnath9598]

We indian have 125 km of bridge .

[@cercitao6648]

thx indian bro

[@Grayson_Wu]

thx a lot

[@swlak516]

Ram Nath in the whole country of 1 billion plus people? LMAO thats not very good friend

[@singsingng6667]

thx bro

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Another great one! Thank you folks, these videos are very enjoyable

[@user-nq9hp5fj9p]

I'm live in zhuhai.and I work in the bridge.when you ing in the bridge.that feel like flying over the sea.welcome to zhuhai

[@jianhuang2293]

我叔叔也在港珠澳大桥工作。

[@tarkineWild]

I will be in Hong Kong in January and will have this crossing to Macau as a matter of priority .Cant wait to cross it and experience this marvel of modern engineering

[@justinhiggins1214]

Make sure you look into the requrements to have access to the bridge. Most people in the CCP's version of China can't meet requirements so I don't know how it will work for a Foreigner.

[@ESC_jackqulen]

There are strict restrictions on who can drive across the bridge. But there are shuttle bus that people can take

[@tarkineWild]

that was my first consideration

[@damianrhea8875]

tarkineWild Bon Voyage!

[@amrocks3511]

Am planning to shuttle bus from Hong Kong to macau with my family on dec 22

[@shih-hsianglin2124]

I have been waiting for this video introducing the bridge. This is amazing.

[@ivishnukn]

Same here.

[@dZaq]

I can't say it enough. I love your video's. They are as much of a masterpiece as the projects you document.

[@drewdiaz9053]

Keep the good work. Always wait for new episodes ...

[@keybraker]

This is literally insane.

[@guynxtdork]

What's insane about having a nice bridge that allows people to cross the water easier.

[@wt1318]

@@guynxtdork I think you need comment sense in order to understand what Keybraker is trying to say.

[@guynxtdork]

@@wt1318 By all means, "literally" has been used figuratively for a long time.

[@laizhou7352]

Cost less time and less money in the long run. It boosts economic growth.

[@keybraker]

The comment is an obviously complimentary one, I don't believe I have to sya that, but what I find insane is the fact that they build a bridge crossing such a large distance.

[@tonytrilex2555]

Last summer I went to Macau from Hong Kong international and it was beautiful too bad it didn't open until a couple months after I was already back in the states. I'm sure next time I go to Macau I'll try to see if I can take the bridge there.

[@frankd8358]

the actual building time was 6 and a half years

[@brucewayne3602]

... let us hope it will be safe - only time will tell

[@dinghaoroyhu7516]

@@brucewayne3602 It is already been tested by mangkhut super thypoon

[@OCUBOX]

Engineering feats like these make me smile on the inside. Thanks for sharing this project!

[@ntujqubqab3479]

Can’t wait til COVID 19 is over, I gotta spend a good vacation all over the world including going to Hong Kong driving through this bridge ....

[@melancholy9236]

You might need visa, i think

[@adnannaemaz1989]

Keep waiting lol

[@rucxixixi9128]

the construction of this bridge is more than just making money, the fact the bridge was able to complete is already an great human accomplishment

[@garrygballard8914]

💕 the B1M. I appreciate the work you do. Tks one and all.

[@nicholaspowell7931]

Always learn something when watching this channel

[@kaylamichelle9313]

While living in Zhuhai I commuted to HK a few times via this bridge! Such a beauty!

[@henryl6420]

Hard to imagine that China has achieved so much in so short time.

[@kcexecutive1898]

Well when you jam pack and unite a billion people its possible

[@Ethan-vj5mt]

KC Executive *and starve and execute million but let’s ignore that*

[@Ethan-vj5mt]

KC Executive however China is an extremely new country so I can understand a bit

[@kcexecutive1898]

@@Ethan-vj5mt New country ?!?! What do you mean by that

[@Ethan-vj5mt]

KC Executive like what, 80 years that’s long the CCP is now

[@RajatJaiswalplus]

Amazing as always!

[@TheB1M]

Thank you so much!!

[@abuali4981]

Excellent work showing humans abilities on highest levels and standards.

[@Alfaspring]

The Bridge already tested by mangkhut super thypoon

[@colins1358]

Would love to see hurricane video of that.

[@vuyaniphindani3179]

...and????

[@user-ub2zl2qw2e]

@@vuyaniphindani3179 And what? Still being there after a typhoon is not a answer to you?

[@ABC-ABC1234]

@@user-ub2zl2qw2e And?

[@qhkuai]

A BC quick qn, are you dumb or what ?

[@nathandrews]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing these marvels with the world.

[@unofflesnar9819]

Thank you for making this!!!

[@viktorveselinov2900]

I actually love this channel, like thanks for existing

[@huzibr6000]

Chinese engineering is amazing. The people can construct them on time.

[@ThomasLiljeruhm]

I was litterally finding out about this bridge last week. Way cool

[@fahimsiddique5437]

A very pleasing voice to narrate this beautiful video...

[@georgemavrides3434]

Spectacular structure in record breaking times. Lived in Czechia (EU) for a few years ... resurfacing a ~200km highway has been in the works since 2012!!!

[@antonio4660]

Beautifully crafted video once again. I would love an hour long special of some sort

[@TheB1M]

Oooo it’s in progress! We can’t say anymore! 😉

[@antonio4660]

@@TheB1M ❤👍

[@jensivy3954]

A 55 kms long bridge constructed in just 8 years... Only the Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans could achieve something like this ❤️💙

[@jennayu3093]

很惭愧，没有到美国之前，我还是蛮“崇洋媚外”的。 中国的发展和美国的现实给我上了一课。 来美国5年，一年比一年更加热爱❤️中国，为祖国骄傲。 What a shame that before I came to the United States, I was pretty worshipping foreign things. The development of China and the reality of the United States have taught me such a significant lesson. During The five years in the United States, I love love ❤ China more and more, I am proud of my motherland year by year.

[@sudhanvaurs4007]

You love suprressive communism and critical censorship..??? Seriously... . Remember Tianamese square... Remember Tibet... And then you compare China...

[@dingm8928]

​@@sudhanvaurs4007 You know nothing about Tiananmen square and Tibet. You just believe anti-China propaganda. You like to make comparisons? Compare these. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYPFZYmPZ8mIasU kzbin.info/www/bejne/p166XmqNhbyZe5Y

[@ayuen5566]

It is an white elephant project. The project budget cost was HK$6.8 billion but the final cost was HK$120 billion (1665%). The design minimum traffic rate to initiate the project was 9,200 number/day. The actual was four thousand something. It did not reach half of the minimum design rate. The income could not even balance the operating cost.

[@edghar7995]

When brains + technology + hardworking = great things

[@ppkk2467]

Passed the bridge many times. Very impressive. Nice view.

[@stevensudragor]

Beautifully made vid! Would Luv to see the bridge at midnight when all its lights go on and it runs across the sea 😍🌉

[@TheB1M]

Thanks! There’s a night shot towards the end of the video.

[@nitheeshr]

Interesting stuff. Amazing as always.. One doubt.. What is the full form of B1M?

[@CheeseTruffles]

Been watching this being built from my house in hk for 4 years, looks so amazing now lol

[@thecryinglennyface166]

Congrats on 300k+ subs amazing job amazing video like any other video this channel brings

[@TheB1M]

THANK YOU!!

[@antispiritanimal3467]

Wut hahaha I never look at subs and stuff but I was sure they would have over a million, this is better than highly financed TV content!

[@sohailshaikh5417]

5 kilometres bridge in India take 16 years wow😭

[@joyfulfelix2082]

Hi

[@ewgegkeugrwug1739]

so sad

[@iebulex1925]

@@ewgegkeugrwug1739 not that bad, Indian friends can create new world record.

[@kujursameer86]

Your statement is an understatement.

[@azhari__reus3475]

don't worry America built one wtc for almost 11 years, you are not alone India, America with you hahahahaha

[@voidregion]

300k+subscribers!! congrats!

[@TheB1M]

THANK YOU!!

[@arisdestajo7572]

all videos here are amazing

[@jonh6671]

A great video from my favourite KZbin channel!

[@BWong1234]

Is just simply awesome, thanks to China's resourcefulness and determination. An engineering feat that has no comparison. Thumbs up to China.

[@MrMcguire89]

@Fook Oh Wong pretty laughable, I would suggest looking up patent US3849821A. Like most things from China its not original work and made cheaply(laziness). These technologies being used are old and this bridge isn't the first of its kind. Sure its long, but like most engineering features: it isn't about how great it looks, but how practical and easily maintainable it is in today's society. My guess, all that fake concrete will erode 2X as fast. We will see in time. In the meantime, be aware of emotionally(music in the video) strewn propaganda.

[@DacLMK]

@@MrMcguire89 Jealous?

[@scythal]

@@MrMcguire89 Butthurt American much?

[@turnip5359]

China couldn't even make ball point pen until very recently

[@BjEddy1]

Such a great video showing a true marvel of engineering, well told, great editing, I have watched 3 times,, thank you for posting

[@gothamcity007]

I love this channel 👌🏽

[@ckmishn3664]

Except almost nobody uses it, apparently.

[@mpaulm]

Amazing!

[@ShalondaSmith]

I will hate to make the wrong turn and cross that bridge

[@boyutang6990]

I really love your video. And people here tends to put down bias and appreciate each counties’ achievements, which is a very valuable thing nowadays :D

[@Vivra_Verra____]

Impressive bridge

[@Timmycoo]

Love this channel. Such interesting stuff. Amazing what people can do.

[@jobsopportunities9761]

Great information

[@ThaBKeeper]

Took a ferry from Hong Kong to Macau, during construction of it, was super cool to see

[@michaelmains6785]

I love your videos and this is an incredible project. I personally think it would be cool if you mentioned who the major construction and engineering companies are. For example, Dragages is a French company and Arup is British. It's interesting to see who wins these contracts and who is capable of designing/building the insanely complex projects.

[@fouadbenrezzak8398]

China is doing great stuff

[@Brad-vy4nc]

Keep up the great videos!

[@jamesesper1826]

Really Amazing and beautiful; Thanks for uploading. Best compliment from Nagaland 😍

[@homan2329]

Did the trip in November 2018 on top of a coach . A most amazing experience make what we have in Europe look primitive . Good luck China

[@sheradon9540]

I love China from Pakistan 🇨🇳🇵🇰❤

[@spider6660]

4000 ships crossing every day? My goodness

[@pinoymuzic819]

Beautiful, I been here, went hiking along the mountain side.

[@LachlanKelly]

The quality of these videos is soo good, I'm not sure if this is a National Geographic documentary or a KZbin channel? XD

[@TheB1M]

Haha, thank you!!

[@timothyjohns3561]

Definitely KZbin... there's no fake drama and manufactured conflict that seems to exist in modern mainstream documentaries... because Producers tell them that's how you entice and keep viewers. KZbin channels like The B1M, on the other hand, stick to facts, figures & interesting subjects, presented in a no-nonsense, clear & concise style. Bravo The B1M.

[@Freakschwimmer]

@@timothyjohns3561 Yes, I agree. Great KZbin channels have long surpassed TV Documentations in terms of Production quality and content.

[@malikanuur4298]

Great video

[@TheB1M]

Thank you!

[@sunnykingtv803]

Wow wow wow. This is awesome.

[@kakandemartin1852]

Excellent work done Thanks

[@dannyhowood563]

One of the very beautiful bridge ...i CALL THAT IS ((((( 長命橋 WISHING YOU HAVE A HAPPY LONG LIFE

[@robertschlesinger1342]

This engineering project is not only superb 21st century engineering, it is literally beyond amazing, astonishing.

[@kidd32888]

This bridge looks so amazing

[@maxchico3437]

We were here last December... spectacular view atop a double decker bus... No traffic as well.. 😊

[@whutitdew]

This is amazing!

[@user-lm1ly3ub3h]

यह पुल काफी कम कारों से भरा हुआ है, इसे "भूत पुल" कहा जाता है।

[@gunhunter]

The construction of the bridge is indeed impressive. Right now the usage of it is highly restricted. Basically the average citizen will travel on buses. And no, there's no railway support.

[@postponpanda3302]

gunhunter there is intercity railway on both the Hong Kong and the zhuhai side

[@yuchowchiang]

No railway coz there's already one.

[@RobertThz]

At 4:44, notice the brown "streaks" in the water. These are almost certainly artificial sand banks, there to stop large ships from running straight into the pylons. The Öresund bridge mentioned has similar banks (as do doubtless many others.)

[@DistantSkies]

The music makes this feel like a PR movie, more than an unbiased informative vid.

[@whatthef911]

8 years? The Oakland Bay Bridge "was built between 2002 and 2013" Nobody can build over budget and behind schedule like the US.

[@ViceLibertyAndreas]

Nah, Visit Philippines, where 15 years delay is NORMAL

[@Vancovermycity]

Look at canada takes us 5 years to approve something then another 10-15 to start any project.. usa is still amazing at what they build not sure what you on about brother

[@Vancovermycity]

Dennis Chu hong kong doesnt like china that might be why..

[@feralmeow]

@Dennis Chu You're wrong, the really delay side is Macou.

[@pakonaranjo4091]

you better visit mexico, where a 2 months highway can last up to 7 months :(

[@jonstefanandersen]

This video made me finally subscribe.

[@TheB1M]

Haha, thanks. Sorry it took us so long to convince you! Welcome on board 👍👍

[@JophanieTagudin]

I can’t believe i have crossed this bridge. Amazing video.

[@kairon156]

wow. I had no idea this project was completed after.

[@CurtisLSA]

55kms in 8 years thats impressive for a bridge build. Considering here in australia is takes 8 years to build a airport runway lol

[@scythal]

@CS Wong They have POLITICAL WILL - which is why they are coming out on top! The Westerners would cry waste of money if their government did something on this scale!

[@ViceLibertyAndreas]

that's not a lengthy delay, Ask the PHILIPPINES. 5 YEAR DELAY is NORMAL here.

[@cnn787-i9e]

Due to corruption. The PI will never be wealthy until corruption is rooted out

[@gkmenon9105]

Amazing progress

[@oswaldosierra4008]

In Guayaquil, Ecuador took 2 years to built a bridge of 150 meters, and even during its construction fell apart once

[@GururajBN]

I wish that someone would make a similar video about the bridge inaugurated couple of years back across Brahmaputra river in NE India. It is over 9 km long across a very erratic and turbulent river.

[@RSCB]

9km is short

[@mario2872]

Russia-Alaska next? :D

[@LEOEAT.]

Omg beautiful human creatures this is absolutely amazing.

[@kafeelhussan1473]

Beautifull

[@hatemmamony1213]

What's the name of that building at the end of each video ?? Great video by the way

[@Rnrf5150]

Chinese building