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The Anji bridge influenced the design of later Chinese bridge structures, such as the similar Yongtong Bridge near Zhaoxian in Hebei. The Yongtong Bridge is a 26 m (85 ft) long stone segmental-arch bridge built in 1130 by the Song structural engineer Pou Qianer. [8] [9] The intriguing design of the Anji bridge has given rise to many legends.
This list of bridges in China includes notable bridges. China has a long history in bridge construction. The oldest bridge still in existence in China is the Anji Bridge, constructed during the years between 595 and 605. During the infrastructure boom of the past two decades, bridge-building has proceeded at a rapid pace on a vast scale.
The bridge was highly praised by the Venetian traveler Marco Polo during his visit to China in the 13th century, leading the bridge to become known in Europe simply as the "Marco Polo Bridge". The Chinese structural engineer Mao Yisheng bestowed similar praise, once opining that "the most ancient bridge in China is the Zhaozhou Bridge, the most ...
The Chinese took great interest in the safety of their trade products and extended the Great Wall of China to ensure the protection of the trade route. [5] Prior to the Silk Road an ancient overland route existed through the Eurasian Steppe. Silk and horses were traded as key commodities; secondary trade included furs, weapons, musical ...
Xijin Bridge (simplified Chinese: 西津桥; traditional Chinese: 西津橋; pinyin: Xījīn Qiáo; lit. 'West Ferry Bridge'), is an ancient Chinese covered bridge or lángqiáo located in Yongkang, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. It is the largest covered bridge in Zhejiang Province, and one of the largest in China.
Upon completion in 1055, the Liaodi Pagoda surpassed the height of China's previously tallest pagoda still standing, the central pagoda of the Three Pagodas, which stands at 69.13 m (230 ft). The tallest pagoda in pre-modern Chinese history was a 100-meter (330 ft)-tall wooden pagoda tower in Chang'an built in 611 by Emperor Yang of Sui , but ...
The Tongji Bridge (simplified Chinese: 通济桥; traditional Chinese: 通濟橋; pinyin: Tōng Jì Qiáo), is a famous stone arch bridge located in Yuyao, Zhejiang, China."Tongji Bridge" ("Tong" means transport/transportantion, "Ji" means aid or cross a river) is a very common name for bridges in ancient China.
Another noteworthy ancient bridge is the Baodai Bridge, constructed over the Grand Canal in Suzhou by Wang Zhongshu, governor of Suzhou during the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE). It is 317 meters in length and comprises 53 arches, making it the Chinese bridge with the greatest number of arches. [21]