Randy W Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Some good photo work from the SCMP Bridges into history, October 17 Quote 17 Oct 2015 Bridges are among the most identifiable examples of Chinese architecture. In ancient times, Chinese bridge building was unmatched, with both arch bridges and suspension bridges originating in China. More than a million stone arch bridges are said to have been constructed in China, stretching back more than 1,700 years. The oldest still standing is the Zhaozhou Bridge across the Xiaohe River in Hebei province that was constructed between 595 and 605. Photographers from Xinhua visited some of China's finest bridges. Quote The Huanxiu Bridge in Xitang, Zhejiang province. It was built in 1581 during the Ming Dynasty. Quote The iron-chain Luding Bridge across the Daduhe River in Luding county, Sichuan province. It was built in 1705 during the Qing Dynasty The Guangji Bridge across the Hanjiang River in Chaozhou Town, Guangdong province. It was built between 1170 and 1227. The east and west ends of the bridge are made up of boats which can be moved to let ships pass. Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
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