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Shuanglong
(Twin Dragons) Bridge
Situated
three km. west of the town proper, Shuanglong
Bridge arches across the confluence of the Lujiang
River and the Tachong River. The first three arches
were built in the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty,
and the remaining 14 in the Daoguange era later.
The 17 spans, although built in different umes,
matched perfectly, and the bridge is therefore
also called the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. A pavilion
of three stories was built in the middle, and
two others at the two ends of the bridge. It is
considered one of the beautifully built ancient
bridge of the nation, and has been classified
as an important cultural relic under provincial
protection.
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