Zhaozhou Bridge - located in the south of Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City, on the Hu River, because of the ancient name of Zhao County "Zhaozhou". Locals often call it the Big Stone Bridge to distinguish it from the Yongtong Bridge (Small Stone Bridge) outside the west gate of the city. Built in the Sui Dynasty and designed and built by craftsman Li Chun (not Luban as sung in the song), this bridge is the world's oldest surviving single-hole open-shoulder stone arch bridge with the largest span and the most complete preservation.
Zhaozhou Bridge Stone Monument.
Zhaozhou Bridge was once named Anji Bridge by Zhao Xu of Song Zhezong because of its special structure, and was named after it. Its construction technology is unique, and it pioneered the "open shoulder arch" structural form, which has an important position in the history of bridges in the world. The carving knife on the bridge is vigorous and powerful, and the artistic style is novel and bold, showing the unique stone carving style of the Sui Dynasty. The ornamental carving of the bridge body is fine, and it has high artistic value.
The Zhaozhou Bridge occupies an important position in the history of bridge building in China and has had a profound impact on future generations of bridge construction around the world. It is not only an important traffic artery, but also one of the landmark buildings of Shijiazhuang City, carrying a heavy historical and cultural heritage.
A panoramic view of Zhaozhou Bridge.
Looking at the Zhaozhou Bridge from afar, feeling the vicissitudes and heaviness of this ancient stone arch bridge, it seems that you can travel through time and space and get a glimpse of the changes of thousands of years. Zhaozhou Bridge has witnessed countless vicissitudes of history and carried people's nostalgia and memories of the past years. It lies quietly on the river, silently telling ancient stories, forever frozen in the long river of history.
Look at Zhaozhou Bridge from afar.
Standing at the head of the bridge, overlooking the river, an inexplicable sense of awe and emotion swelled in my heart. This stone arch bridge that has gone through the vicissitudes of life has carried countless years of wind and frost, as if telling the story of thousands of years.
Zhaozhou Bridge rut print.
Walking on the bridge, I can't help but imagine the ancient scene: horse-drawn carriages passing by, pedestrians coming and going, and this was once a bustling transportation artery, carrying the lives and dreams of countless people. Now, time has passed, the years have passed, and Zhaozhou Bridge is still standing here, quietly watching everything on the riverside.
Approaching the Zhaozhou Bridge.
Visiting Zhaozhou Bridge, I immersed myself in this ancient atmosphere, felt the passage of time, and felt an inexplicable sense of awe and emotion in my heart. This bridge is not only a transportation hub, but also a cultural symbol, carrying the historical memory and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. Standing here, I feel the fragility of life and the greatness of history, and my heart is full of respect for the ancients and expectations for the future.