Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridges
Date:2012-04-05 16:11

Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge is called one of the four most famous historical bridges in the world like Zhaozhou Bridge, Luding iron chain suspended bridge in our country and Nova Vo steel bridge in Romania. The bridge, an integrator of construction, sets the bridge, Gallery and pavilionin one, which is unique charm in the history of Chinese and foreign architectural.
Built in 1916, Chengyang Bridge is also called Yongji Bridge or Panlong bridge, a masterpiece of Dong people's wisdom. It is the best preserved and largest scale among wind and rain bridges, awarding as the treasure of China bridge construction.
The bridge cross Linxi River, integrating the structure of stone base, wood and pavilion, with two platforms, three pillars and four holes. 5 bridge towers built above make 19 pavilion corridors harmoniously connected together as if created by god, what a spectacular wonder! The bridge is 64.4 m long, 3.4 meters wide, 11.6 meters high, with wooden floor and railings, looks like a long corridor. Among the bridge, there are five polygonal tower-shape pavilions, above the cornice as if some stretching feathers. Bridge pilasters and tile eaves carve flower and pictures, showing its grandeur. The whole bridge looks magnificent and vigorous, like a brilliant rainbow. What is amazing is that the entire bridge building without a nail or a rivet, compatible with the size of the wood pieces and connecting with natural a mortise joint. The structure design of the bridge, arrange in a crisscross pattern, is perfectly accurate. Both sides of the bridge also have benches for people to rest. Visitors sit on the bench, looking away, will view such a beautiful landscape: Linxi river flowing toward you, tea forest preserved everywhere on both sides of the bridge, farmer cultivates crop on the land, reservoirs slow turn irrigation, what a peaceful scene!
