Take a helicopter tour across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge!

2019-03-18 15:22:33 Newsgd.com Newsgd.com

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There are a helicopter team that operates a wonderful sightseeing tour: visitors can closely overlook the world's longest cross-sea bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB).

The team is runed by China Southern Airlines and the starting point of the route is at Zhuhai Jiuzhou Airport, which is located next to the Jiuzhou Passenger Port in the city's urban area.

With a 550-meter long runway, the airport is an important helicopter base for China Southern Airlines General Aviation Co., Ltd. and the maritime rescue flying team of Ministry of Transport.

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It offers two sightseeing routes: the plan A's flight time is about 7 minutes and cost 499 yuan per person and the plan B's flight time is about 30 minutes and cost 799 yuan per person. Both choices enable passengers to enjoy the scenery of HZMB. They can book the ticket on platforms like trip.com and fliggy.com

After finishing the confirmation of visitor's ID at the departure hall, a similar security check to ordinary flights is needed. Passengers are allowed to carry small bags, mobile power supply, mobile phones, and cameras on board.

The sightseeing fight is undertaken by a 12-seats civil helicopter, B-7308 S-76C+, which is widely used in passenger and cargo transportation, rescue, patrol, etc.

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Seats on the first row provides the best view for taking pictures. [Photo: Wechat Account 航空物语]

The seats will be arranged by the staff before boarding, with 4 people in each row. It is a kind reminder that passengers who like to take pictures can discuss with the staff to sit on the first row where gets the best view for shooting.

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When helicopter arrives near the iconic bridge tower of the HZMB, then it begins to descend in a height that passengers can have a close view of the bridge.

The HZMB, is a 55-kilometers bridge–tunnel system and It is both the longest sea crossing, the longest fixed link on earth. On October 24, 2018, the HZMB was opened to the public.

Reported by Will

Edited by Olivia

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