1 / 4   The long-awaited Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) will be open to traffic on October 24. As the longest cross-sea bridge in the world, with a total length of 55 kilometers, the super bridge in southern China is in its final stages before it goes into operation. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   A photographer captured the stunning sunrise view from the Qinglv Road side of the bridge in Zhuhai City, south China’s Guangdong Province on Monday. Connecting two special administrative regions and a mainland city, the project is expected to boost economic development in China’s Greater Bay Area, and has aspirations to rival California's Silicon Valley. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   A beautiful sunset view of the bridge at Hong Kong’s Lantau Island on October 21, 2018. Once operational, travel time between Hong Kong and Zhuhai will be reduced from three hours to 30 minutes. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   Described by The Guardian as one of the “seven wonders in the modern world,” the bridge was fully lit for the first time on October 21, two days before the official opening ceremony. /VCG Photo