Sheltered Bridge in Longjin

( enghunan.gov.cn )

Updated: 2012-01-30

The sheltered bridge in the center of Zhijiang county is the longest sheltered bridge in the world. It has a wooden structure and was built in 1591 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

It was established without any nails and enjoys the reputation of “No 1 Bridge in Southwestern Hunan”. It looks like a giant dragon over the river.

Transport: Take public buses from Huaihua City to Zhijiang county

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