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Top Ten Ancient Bridges in China
The top ten ancient bridges in China are: Guangji Bridge, Lugou Bridge in Beijing, Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou, Zhao Zhouqiao in Zhao County, Anping Bridge in Jinjiang, baodai bridge in Suzhou, Jiangdong Bridge in Zhangzhou, Yufeng Bridge in Zhuoshui Ancient Town, Yongji Bridge Bridge in Chengyang and Wu Ting Bridge.

First, Guangji Bridge

Address: Huancheng East Road, Xiangqiao District, Guangdong Province.

Guangji Bridge, built on the main road in the seventh year of Song Dynasty, is one of the "four ancient bridges in China". The total length of the bridge is 518m, with stone piers on both sides. There are exquisite pavilions on the pier, which are connected by 18 old pontoon bridge. Beam and boat are combined into one, both rigid and flexible.

The bridge deck is antique, and the bridge spans the Han River, integrating beam bridge, arch bridge and pontoon bridge. Its structure is very special. It is an isolated case in the history of Chinese bridges, the earliest existing large-scale open-close stone bridge in the world, one of the top ten famous bridges in China, and a precious legacy in Chinese bridge architecture.

Second, Beijing Lugou Bridge.

Address: Fengtai District, Beijing.

Lugou Bridge, also known as Lugou Bridge, is one of the "four ancient bridges in China". It is famous for its exquisite stone carving art in the world. It is the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Beijing and one of the representative famous bridges in China.

Third, Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge.

Address: Luojiang District, Quanzhou, Fujian.

Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge, formerly known as Wan 'an Bridge, is as famous as Zhao Zhouqiao in the history of Chinese bridges. It is one of the "Four Ancient Bridges in China" and is known as the "No.1 Bridge on the Sea" and "No.1 Bridge in the Middle of Fujian". It is a famous cross-sea beam bridge in ancient China, and it is also the beginning of the raft foundation of bridges in the world.

Fourth, Zhao Zhouqiao and Zhaoxian.

Address: Zhao County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province.

Zhao Zhouqiao, also known as Anji Bridge, is the earliest existing single-hole open-shouldered stone arch bridge with the largest span and the best preservation in the world, and it is one of the top ten ancient bridges in China.

The main arch of Zhao Zhouqiao is composed of 28 arches side by side, with a length of 64.4 meters and a clear span of 37.02 meters. This huge span was unprecedented at that time, hundreds of years earlier than Europe.

Its construction technology is unique and has high scientific research value. The bridge is beautifully carved and decorated with patterns, which has high artistic value. It occupies an important position in the history of Chinese bridges and has a far-reaching influence on the bridge architecture in the future world.

5. Jinjiang Anping Bridge?

Address: No.3 Xing 'an Road, Anhai Town, Jinjiang, Quanzhou, Fujian.

Anping Bridge is a stone bridge with a long history in ancient China, a masterpiece of ancient bridge architecture, and enjoys the reputation of "the longest bridge in the world". Anping Bridge has 36/kloc-0 piers, and there are 5 rest pavilions on the bridge, with Shui Xin Pavilion at the east end and Chao Hai Temple at the west end. The pavilion is the largest, with a width of 10 meter, and there are stone pagodas and statues on the bridge.

Anping Bridge is not only a bridge of history, culture and commerce, but also a bridge of friendship and synergy. It is also a bridge with beautiful scenery, a long history and profound cultural heritage.

Sixth, Suzhou baodai bridge.

Address: chang qiao zhen, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu.

Baodai bridge, also known as Long Bridge, is a masterpiece of ancient bridge architecture and the longest porous stone bridge among the existing ancient bridges in China. This bridge was built in the Tang and Yuan Dynasties and has a history of more than 1000 years. As an important heritage of China's Grand Canal, it has been included in the World Heritage List, and it has also been selected into the first batch of provincial water conservancy heritage lists in Jiangsu Province.

7. Zhangzhou Jiangdong Bridge?

Address: downstream of Jiangbei Creek, Jiulong, Zhangzhou, Fujian.

Zhangzhou Jiangdong Bridge, which spans the Jiangbei Creek (Jiang Liuying) waterway in Kowloon, was built in the seventh year of Song Jiading (12 14). It is the largest and heaviest bridge in the world and one of the top ten famous bridges in ancient China.

Jiangdong Bridge is 360 meters long and has 19 holes. The span of each hole is different, and the maximum span is 2 1 m. Each bridge is paved with three pieces of Liang Shi. Each Liang Shi has a width of1.7m and a length of 2 1 m, and its weight exceeds100t, with a maximum weight of 207.

It is not only a miracle in the history of Chinese bridges, but also of world-famous value in the history of bridges. It is also famous for its huge Liang Shi and great technical difficulty in bridging.

8. Yufeng Bridge in Zhuoshui Ancient Town

Address: Apeng River, Zhuoshui Town, Qianjiang District, Chongqing.

Fengshui Bridge in Zhuoshui Ancient Town was built in Ming Dynasty and overhauled in Qing Dynasty. After reconstruction, it enjoys the title of "the first covered bridge in Asia". It spans the Apeng River, 658 meters long and 5 meters wide. It is divided into three parts: bridge, tower and pavilion.

The bridge is a pure wood structure, and the building materials are connected by tenons and mortises, so the structure is firm and tight. There are pagodas and red painted benches on the bridge, which is one of the architectural arts of Tujia and Miao nationalities in Wuling Mountain area of southwest China.

Nine, Chengyang Yongji Bridge

Address: Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Chengyang Yongji Bridge, also known as Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge and Sanjiang Wind and Rain Bridge, was built in the first year of the Republic of China (19 12) and is one of the largest wind and rain bridges in the world. Chengyang Yongji Bridge, across Linxi River, is a typical Dong building, which is a pavilion-style building with a stone pier and wood structure. There are five big stone piers in the river, and the deck is covered with Chinese fir and boards.

The bridge is 64.4m long, 3.4m wide and10.6m high. Sanjiang Fengyu Bridge is a well-preserved and large-scale representative work of Dongzhai Fengyu Bridge. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of Dongxiang people and the artistic treasure of China's wooden structures.

X. Wu Ting Bridge

Address: No.28 Dahongqiao Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou, Jiangsu.

Wu Ting Bridge, alias lianhua bridge, was built at 1757. Imitating Wulong Pavilion and Seventeen-hole Bridge in Beihai, Beijing, Wufeng Pavilion with southern characteristics. It is a masterpiece of ancient bridge architecture, the most artistic representative building of ancient bridge, and the landmark building of Yangzhou.

The total length of the bridge is 57.99 meters, the width is 6. 16 to 18.77 meters, and the arch span in the middle of the bridge body is 7. 13 meters. Its beautiful shape, yellow tile beads, white railings, painted algae wells in the pavilion, magnificent, known as "the most beautiful bridge in China."