Shuhe Ancient Town - Qinglong Bridge, A timeless bridge, echoing history and heroism

Intersection of Longquan Road and Shuhe Ancient Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
Looking at the polished stone blocks on the bridge
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Introduction

During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, the Qinglong Bridge in Lijiang began to be built, and now it has a history of more than 400 years. This ancient stone bridge is 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, all built with stone blocks. It is the most prominent among Lijiang's ancient stone bridges. This landmark building carries the memory of the heyday of the Mu clan chieftains and has been washed by wind and rain for hundreds of years. The bridge deck is now mottled and old, but still retains a solemn and heavy atmosphere. In spring, the willows by the bridge bloom new shoots, like smoke and gauze. The green waves seem to surge onto the bridge deck, creating the image of the "Smoke and Willow Flat Bridge."
Address
Intersection of Longquan Road and Shuhe Ancient Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
Opening hours
All day (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Transportation
Public transportation: Take bus route 6 to Shuhe Wenming Village and walk 1.3 kilometers to reach your destination. Within the ancient town, walking is the preferred mode of transportation.