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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