What are the famous ancient bridges?

1 Four Ancient Bridges in China

Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou, Fujian

Luoyang Bridge, formerly known as Wan 'an Bridge, is located on the Luoyang River in the eastern suburb of Quanzhou, Fujian, and is the earliest existing cross-sea beam bridge in China. Cai Xiang, the magistrate of Quanzhou in Song Dynasty, presided over the bridge construction project. From the fourth year of the Northern Song Dynasty (A.D. 1053) to the fourth year of Jiayou (A.D. 1059), it took seven years before and after, at a cost of14 million yuan, to build this big stone bridge across the river and across the sea. This bridge is made of granite. When it was first built, the bridge was 360 feet long and 1.5 feet wide, with statues of soldiers separated on both sides. This bridge-building project is famous for its huge scale and superb technology. Since the bridge was built more than 900 years ago, it has been repaired 17 times. The existing bridge is 73 1.29 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 7.3 meters high, with 44.

There are 645 handrails, 104 stone lions, 1 stone pavilion and 7 stone pagodas. There are many stone carvings in the past dynasties near Qiaozhongting, including those in the Song Dynasty such as An Lan through the ages. There are Zhao Hui Temple and Town Temple in the north of the bridge; There is Caixiang Temple in the south of the bridge, and the famous Song tablet of Caixiang Wan 'an Bridge stands in the temple, which is known as the "three wonders" of calligraphy, writing and sculpture.

Luoyang Bridge is the beginning of bridge raft foundation in the world, and it is a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Zhao Zhouqiao, Hebei

Zhao Zhouqiao, also known as Anji Bridge, is located on the Weihe River five miles south of Zhao County, Hebei Province. Zhao county was called Zhaozhou in ancient times, hence its name. Zhao Zhouqiao was designed and built by Li Chun, a stonemason in Sui Dynasty, with a history of nearly 1400 years. It is the oldest and most magnificent stone arch bridge in the world. Zhao Zhouqiao only used a single-hole stone arch to cross the Weihe River. The stone arch bridge has a span of 37.7 meters and is connected with the north-south bridge (both ends of the bridge are nearly flat), with a total length of 50.82 meters. Taking such a huge span was an unprecedented initiative at that time. What's more, there are two small stone arches on the shoulders of the large stone arch, which has changed the traditional architectural style of filling the large arch with sand and gravel in the past and created the first in the world.

A new bridge type "open shoulder arch" is a great scientific invention. A large open-shouldered stone arch bridge as old as Zhao Zhouqiao. For a long time, it was unique in the world. In Europe, in the14th century, a similar shoulder-shaped Sylar bridge appeared on the Cote River in France, which was more than 700 years later than Zhao Zhouqiao and was destroyed as early as 1809. The outstanding contribution of Li Chun, a famous stonemason in Sui Dynasty, will shine forever in the history of bridge architecture in the world.

Beijing Lugou Bridge

Lugou Bridge, located on Yongding River in the southwest suburb of Beijing, is a stone bridge. The bridge was built in the 29th year of Jin Dading (AD 1 189) and in the 3rd year of Ming Chang (AD 1 192). Restoration in Yuan and Ming Dynasties.

It was rebuilt in the thirty-seventh year of Kangxi in Qing Dynasty (1698). The total length of the bridge is 212.2m, with 1 1 holes. The net span and lift of each hole are not equal, the side hole is small, and the middle hole is gradually enlarged. There are ten piers in the whole bridge, ranging in width from 5.3 meters to 7.25 meters. There are stone fences on both sides of the bridge deck, and the column height is1.40m.. There are 485 lions carved on each stigma, squatting or squatting, stroking small or holding big. Stone railings are embedded between the stone pillars, which are 85 cm high. At both ends of the bridge, there are huabiao, imperial tablet pavilion and tablet inscription. At both ends of the bridge, there is also a square white marble tablet pavilion, and the dragon patterns on each pavilion column are extremely finely carved. Lugou Bridge is famous for its exquisite stone carving art. Lugou Bridge has long been famous at home and abroad. The Italian Kyle Poirot's Journey to Kyle Poirot recorded this bridge in detail. 1937 The July 7th Incident happened here, which was the beginning of Japanese imperialist aggression against China, so Lugou Bridge became a historical memorial building.

Guangdong Chaozhou Guangji Bridge

Guangji Bridge, also known as Xiangzi Bridge, is located in the east of Chaozhou Town, Chaoan County, Guangdong Province, across the Han River. It was built in the sixth year of Southern Song Dynasty (1 170). In the second year of Baoqing (1226), Zeng Wang of Chaozhou County presided over the construction of the West Pier. In the first year of Shaoxing (1 194), the military attache Shen presided over Dongdun, which was completed in the second year (1206). The whole bridge took 57 years to build, with a total length of 5 15 meters. It is divided into east and west sections, with a total of 18 pier, and the middle section is about 100 m wide. Due to the rapid current, the bridge can't be bridged, so we have to take a ferry. It was called Jeju Bridge at that time. In the tenth year of Xuande in Ming Dynasty (1435), it was rebuilt and five piers were added, which was called Guangji Bridge. During the period of Zheng De, another wharf was built, with a total of 24 docks. The pier is made of granite blocks, and the middle section is connected with 18 shuttle boat, forming a floating bridge which can be opened and closed. When large ships and rafts pass, you can untie the boats in the pontoon and let the ships and rafts pass. Then put the floating boat back in its place. It is the earliest stone bridge with movable switch in China and the world. There is a promising building on Guangji Bridge, which is unique in the history of Chinese bridges. Guangji Bridge, together with Zhao Zhouqiao, Luoyang Bridge and Lugou Bridge, is also known as the four famous bridges in ancient China, which belongs to the national key protected cultural relics and is a precious heritage in Chinese bridge architecture.

Other famous ancient bridges

Anping Bridge in Quanzhou, Fujian

Anping Bridge is the longest existing stone bridge in ancient China, enjoying the reputation of "the longest bridge in the world". Located in the bay between Anhai Town, Jinjiang, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China and Shuitou Town, Nan 'an, Quanzhou. Because Anhai Town was called Anping Road in ancient times, it was named. Because this bridge is about 5 Li Long long, it is commonly known as Wuli Bridge. Anping Bridge, an ancient continuous beam bridge in China, was built in Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty for eight years (1 138). Built in 13 years ago, it was renovated in Ming and Qing dynasties. At present, the total length of the bridge is

2070 meters, the bridge deck is 3 meters to 3.6 meters wide, and the bridge deck is covered with giant slates with railings on both sides. The pier is made of feldspar and square stones stacked vertically and horizontally, and it has three forms: square, unilateral boat shape and bilateral boat shape, which still exist today.

33 1, shaped like Changhong. There are stone pagodas and carved Buddha statues on both sides of the long bridge, and stone statues of male and female stone lions and general protecting the bridge are carved on the railing stigma. There are five pavilions in the east, west and middle of the whole bridge for people to rest and are equipped with Buddha statues. There are four symmetrical square stone pagodas in the water on both sides, and there is also a circular jade pagoda with Buddha carved on its body and full of charity. Zhong Ting has two bridge guards, whose height is 1.59 to 1.68 meters. They wear armor and hold swords, which is the essence of stone carving art in Song Dynasty. This bridge is the longest beam stone bridge in the world in the Middle Ages, and it is also the longest existing harbor stone bridge in China. 196 1 year, Anping Bridge became one of the first national key cultural relics protection units.

Longnao Bridge, Luzhou, Sichuan

Longnao Bridge is located on the Jiuqu River in Longhua Village, Datian Township, Lu Xian County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. It was built in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1368—1398). Flat bridge, east-west, length 54m, width 1.9m, height 5.3m, pier 14, hole 13. The layout is strange and magnificent. Eight piers in the middle are carved into auspicious animals with giant stone carvings, including four dragons, two unicorns, an elephant and a lion. The carved dragon has a unique shape, with a "ball" in its mouth, which is completely hollow and can be moved by hand. When the wind blows, the dragon's nose makes a noise. The trunk is curled, the fangs are stretched upward, and the fat body is drooping and self-possessed, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility. Lions and Kirin are lifelike and have their own characteristics. This bridge is a A Liang-style flat bridge with stone piers. It is not connected by tenon and mortise, nor is it filled with adhesive. It is supported by the component itself. It has high architectural technical value and is a rare work in ancient bridges in China. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

Yongchun Dongguan Bridge in Quanzhou, Fujian

Dongguan Bridge, also known as "Tongxian Bridge", is located on the Huyangxi River in Dongmei Village, Dongguan Town, Yongchun County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It has always been a traffic hub and the only way in and out of central and southern Fujian. Dongguan Bridge was built in the 15th year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (A.D. 1 145). It is a unique long corridor roof beam bridge in southern Fujian, with a total length of 85 meters and a width of 5 meters. The bridge foundation adopts "sleeping wood sinking foundation", and the upper part of the boat pier adopts wood. Exquisite skills and unique structure are rare. Now it is a provincial key cultural relics protection unit, which has been included in the dictionary of historical sites in China.

Zhejiang Wenzhou Taishun Sixi East Bridge

Sixi East Bridge is located in Xiaqiao Village, Taishun sixi town, Wenzhou, Zhejiang.

This is a stoplog arcade bridge. It was founded in the fourth year of Ming Dynasty (1570) and located in Qin Long. Ten years of Qing Qianlong (1745) and seven years of Daoguang (1827) were rebuilt. The bridge is 41.7m long, 4.86m wide, 25.7m clear span and 9.5m above water. Dong Xiqiao, who is in the feng shui mode of "general teasing lion", said that "the rainbow is full of gas and the shadow shakes the moon". There are 15 galleries on the arch of the bridge, and several of them are pavilions. The eaves are flying with wings, and the roof is surrounded by green dragons, which is quite smoky. This bridge has no piers, and it is quite rare to form a splayed wooden arch with thick wooden frames. In the early days, things crossed the water by anchorage, and Tianjin Road was full of obstacles. Lin advocated the construction of the Pteris vittata Bridge. Lin was honest all his life and good at doing good deeds. In the year of Qianlong and Guihai (1743), Zhang Kao's first book, You Er Shi Rong, was presented as a gift. The builder of this bridge is the apprentice of the person who built the bridge in the north, so some people call these two bridges "mentoring bridges". Therefore, the bridge has a beautiful appearance and is known as the "most beautiful covered bridge".

Jiangxi Wuyuan Rainbow Bridge

Wuyuan has a very distinctive bridge-covered bridge. A covered bridge is a bridge with a roof. This bridge is not only beautiful in appearance, but most importantly, it can provide a resting place for pedestrians in rainy days.

Rainbow Bridge, an ancient bridge built in Song Dynasty, is the masterpiece of Wuyuan covered bridge. This bridge is named after the Tang poem "Two Rivers Reflect in the Mirror, Two Bridges Fall in the Rainbow". The bridge length is 140m, the bridge deck is more than 3m wide, with 4 piers and 5 holes. It consists of 1 1 pavilions, stone tables and benches. The scenery around the Rainbow Bridge is beautiful, with beautiful green hills and clear water. Sitting here for a short rest and browsing the surrounding scenery will make people deeply appreciate the beauty of Wuyuan.

Jiangsu Yangzhou Wu Ting Bridge

Wu Ting Bridge is located on the bank of Slender West Lake in Yangzhou. The whole building is unique in shape and appropriate in proportion, and it skillfully integrates steadiness, generosity and exquisiteness. The bridge contains five pavilions, one in the middle and one on four wings. The pavilions are connected by corridors. The middle pavilion is a four-corner double-eaved pavilion, and the wing pavilion is a single-eaved pavilion with a treasure top and four corners upturned. The ceiling in the pavilion has beautiful patterns. The abutment consists of 12 blocks 15 holes of large bluestone, with a total length of 55 meters. The bridge holes are interconnected. From the outside of the bridge, every hole is a different scene. Whenever the moon is full on a clear night, the caves hold the moon and are poetic and picturesque.

Guangxi Sanjiang Chengyang Bridge

Chengyang Bridge, also known as Yongji Bridge Bridge and Chengyang Yufeng Bridge, is located on Linxi River in Ma 'anzhai, 20 kilometers north of Guyi Town, Sanjiang County, and is connected with Hunan and Guizhou in northern Guangxi. It was built in 19 12 and lasted for 12. The whole bridge is 77.6 meters long, 3.75 meters wide and 20 meters high. The lower part of the bridge is divided into two piers made of green materials and stones. The pier is a hexagonal column, the upstream and downstream are pointed and meet the water angle.

68 degrees; The middle part of the bridge is a wooden deck, with dense cantilever support columns and beams, and a *** 19 bridge corridor; The upper part of the bridge is divided into wooden beams and columns, which are chiseled into tenons to form double eaves angles. The two sides of the bridge are inlaid with railings, and there are five tower-shaped bridge pavilions in the bridge. The cornice is high, like wings stretching; The pilasters, eaves and carvings of this bridge are spectacular. The whole bridge doesn't need a nail and a rivet. The big and small wooden blocks kiss each other and are connected by tenons. The whole structure, oblique through straight sleeves, criss-crossed, but not bad. There are benches on both sides of the bridge for people to rest. Chengyang Bridge is the representative work of Dongzhai Wind and Rain Bridge. It is the best-preserved and largest wind and rain bridge at present, and it is also an artistic treasure in China's wooden structures. Now it is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

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