Bridges in China: history, culture and moderization

[througheye]

I agree with you. The ancient bridges are more beautiful. They are embedded in our ancient culture. They are unique in the world. However, they could not been built over the big rivers.China has the most diverted terrains with huge mountains and rivers. We need and will build more modern bridges to improve our transportation.

The old bridges are infinitely more beautiful.

You could just walk over and contemplate the people who walked the bridge, their lives and how they stood where you now stand.

 

[cirr]

Nanning Bridge

The “Nanjing Eye”

 

[througheye]

Chinese ancient bridges are very beautiful, especially in the gardens.

Little rainbow bridge in Zhuozheng Garden, Suzhou.

Another one in the same garden

zig-zag bridge, Hangzhou

bridge on west lake, Hangzhou

more bridges in gardens.

FengHuang,

 

[cirr]

Century Bridge, Haikou, Hainan Province

 

[througheye]

Cangyan Mountain Bridge. It was built in 1100s.

Can this be considered as bridge? HaHa. It locates on Hua Mountain,
Does anyone on PDF dare to walk on this bridge?

The bridge and tower at the side of Black Dragon Pool， Yunan Province

The bridge over the Yangtze River at Tiger Jump Canyon, Yunan Province.

 

[througheye]

Some bridges on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway

 

[TaiShang]

Can this be considered as bridge? HaHa. It locates on Hua Mountain,
Does anyone on PDF dare to walk on this bridge?

Really spectacular.

Amazing thread @througheye !