Anping Bridge is the longest existing ancient stone bridge in China and a masterpiece of ancient bri[...]
Anping Bridge is the longest existing ancient stone bridge in China and a masterpiece of ancient bridge architecture.
It is located on the bay between Anhai Town, Jinjiang City and Shuitou Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province, China. It enjoys the reputation of “There is no bridge longer than this one under heaven”. It is a national key cultural relic under protection.
It got its name because Anhai Town was anciently called Anping Road. Also, as the bridge is about 2.5 kilometers long, it is commonly known as Wuli Bridge (Five – Li Bridge).
Anping Bridge belongs to the ancient Chinese continuous beam – type stone slab flat bridge. It was first built in the eighth year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1138) and completed after fourteen years. It was repaired many times in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
This bridge is the world’s beam – type stone bridge in the Middle Ages and also the existing large – scale seaport stone bridge in China, demonstrating the wisdom of the ancient working people and the glorious achievements in bridge construction.
Opening hours: It is open from 09:00 – 18:00 throughout the year.
