Jiulong Bridge is named after nine mountain streams that resemble nine dragons dancing, converging under the bridge from all directions. At that time, the people believed that dragons were divine beings. Some pilgrims would rest on this bridge for a moment to absorb some of the dragon’s longevity before entering the mountains to pray for the Buddha, ensuring the safety and well-being of their entire family.
Therefore, Jiulong Bridge is also known as the Wanshou Bridge. Legend has it that there were originally ten dragons on Huaguo Mountain, with nine living inside the mountain. To prevent invasions from foreign tribes, a capable bald dragon was dispatched to guard the eastern mountain peak. Today, there is still a Bald Dragon Mountain in Shandong Village, and the two interconnecting springs on the dragon mountain are the legendary dragon’s ears. Next to Jiulong Bridge stands a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, whose thick branches have squeezed into the bridge itself. The bridge is covered with shade from both above and below, providing an ideal place for tourists to rest and cool off. The bridge is open all year round, 24 hours a day, with specific opening times subject to the actual situation of the scenic area on the day.Jiulong Bridge
Jiulong Bridge is named after nine mountain streams that resemble nine dragons dancing, converging under the bridge from all directions. […]
