The Songzi Laifeng Bridge is located on the east side of Xiaotong Street in Xitang Scenic Area. Locals also call it the ‘Sunny and Rainy Bridge’. First, it connects the Misty Rain Corridor and is located at the core of the ancient town tour. Second, due to its unique shape and the meaning of ‘sending sons and attracting phoenixes’, it is a bridge that tourists must visit among the many ancient bridges in Xitang. This is a three-span stone slab bridge, about 10 meters wide. There is a shed on the top of the bridge for shading and shelter from rain. There are guardrails and long stone benches on both sides. If you are tired from walking, you can take a rest here. It is very good for viewing and taking pictures. It is particularly worth mentioning that the flower wall in the middle of the bridge divides the entire bridge into north and south sides. The south side is a staircase, implying that men will rise step by step. The north side is a slope, suitable for ancient women with three-inch golden lotuses to take small steps, implying stable household management. So there is still a saying that ‘whenever newlywed couples cross this bridge, there will be sons in the south and phoenixes in the north’. Couples who want to have children may wish to come and walk on it to get a good omen. In addition, the Songzi Laifeng Bridge is also one of the two cruise ship docks in the ancient town. Taking a black-awning boat, whether it is a daytime tour or a night tour of the ancient town, it is a good experience.
Opening hours: Open all day throughout the year. Must-see tips: 1. On weekends or holidays, you may encounter local opera fans entertaining themselves by playing and singing on the bridge, which has a unique flavor of Jiangnan. 2. There are many graffiti and messages written by tourists on the flower wall on the bridge. It is recommended to visit civilizedly and not scribble.Songzi Laifeng Bridge
The Songzi Laifeng Bridge is located on the east side of Xiaotong Street in Xitang Scenic Area. Loca[...]
