Beijian Bridge

Zhejiang


The gracefully arching, covered Beijian Bridge is the most picturesque of Sixi's wooden bridges. It was originally built in 1674 and last rebuilt in 1803. Don't miss the 1000-year-old camphor tree just before it.


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1. Covered Bridge Culture Hall

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Just 30m west of Beijian Bridge, at the far end of the village, this hall has models and information (in English!) on other noteworthy bridges in the area.

2. Xidong Bridge

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Easily identified by its dramatic winged roof and deep vermilion staining, this Ming dynasty arched wooden bridge was first built in 1570 and later…

3. Nanxi Bridge

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What Nanxi Bridge lacks in grandeur it makes up for in usefulness: built in 1842, the bridge is more local thoroughfare than tourist attraction.

4. Nanyang Bridge

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Built in 1870, this wooden cantilever bridge runs straight over the stream, in the grassy hills 3km northeast above Sixi.