Visiting the City God Temple in Suzhou, one cannot miss the opportunity to stroll along the winding Jiuqu Bridge, admiring the koi fish beneath and the lakeside pavilion by the bridge. Whether capturing moments in photos or feeding the fish, it’s an enjoyable experience.
The Jiuqu Bridge, with its nine turns and eighteen bends, boasts angles of varying degrees, some greater than 90 degrees and others less. The current bridge surface is made of granite slabs, each inscribed with a seasonal flower at every bend, such as narcissus in January, apricot blossoms in February, peach blossoms in March… down to wintersweet in December. Additionally, two slabs at the head and tail of the bridge are each carved with a lotus flower. On a section of the bridge in front of the Lakeside Pavilion Teahouse, a lotus flower is carved in the center, with four corners adorned with colorful clouds. The white marble sculpture of a lotus fairy stands gracefully in the pond, smiling and welcoming visitors. The Jiuqu Bridge provides access to the Lakeside Pavilion Teahouse. It is open all year round, with full-day access, though specific business hours are subject to daily operations.Jiuqu Bridge: A Meandering Marvel in Suzhou
Visiting the City God Temple in Suzhou, one cannot miss the opportunity to stroll along the winding [...]
