Three Bridges

The three bridges refer to Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge and Changqing Bridge. The three bridges are t[...]

The three bridges refer to Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge and Changqing Bridge. The three bridges are three stone bridges in Tongli. Since ancient times, there has been the custom of ‘walking across three bridges’ in Tongli. Whenever there are wedding celebrations, local people will walk across the three bridges in groups and chant ‘Taiping, Jili, Changqing’ for good fortune. There are also folk proverbs about people of different ages ‘walking across three bridges’: Children, walk across three bridges, be smart in reading and have good grades every year (‘Xiaobaixi’ refers to children); Young girls, walk across three bridges, be naturally beautiful and become slimmer and slimmer; Young men, walk across three bridges, have a meteoric rise and have a bright future; Elderly people, walk across three bridges, have white hair and a childlike face and live as long as the southern mountain. Newlyweds walk across three bridges, have a mutual understanding and grow old together. The three bridges are in the shape of a ‘pin’. They span the intersection of three rivers and naturally form a circular street. Along the river are bluestone revetments. The ash trees and privets by the river are reflected in the water. There are flower and stone railings on both banks. Boats come and go in the river, in pairs. People come and go on the bridge, and laughter ripples. The scenery is beautiful and refreshing. People can eliminate all worries when in it. Here has become a unique scenery in the ancient town. Open all year round, open all day.