Shiyi Stepping Stones

Shiyi Stepping Stones

The Shiyi Stepping Stones are a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Shiyi Stepping Stones, located in Xidong Village, Shiyang Town, were built during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty. They span a flat, wide section of the river in Xidong Village with gentle currents. The structure stretches 144 meters in length and consists of 233 stepping stones, each divided into two levels—higher and lower. The higher level is designed for people carrying shoulder poles or for use during high water, while the lower level allows two people to walk side by side.

Great care was taken in selecting the stone materials: the higher steps are made of white granite, and the lower ones of bluestone. This color and material combination is not only aesthetically pleasing but also allows night travelers to navigate easily by the reflection of starlight and moonlight, while during floods, the steps remain clearly visible. There is also a deeper meaning: the stone symbolizes firmness, representing endurance through the years; the white color signifies safe passage.

Transportation

There are many buses from Sankui to Shiyang, with the latest departure before 4 PM. The journey takes just over half an hour and passes by the Hu Family Courtyard in Xuexi.

Xidong Village: Basic Information

Xidong Village in Shiyang Town is the seat of the Shiyang Town People's Government. It was formed by merging seven former villages: Xidong, Lingkeng, Zhukeng, Shuangyang, Shaqiu, Shizhuhou, and Shihou. Covering an area of 11.39 square kilometers, it currently has a population of 4,809, with 1,510 households, and includes 13 natural villages and 50 villager groups. … More detailed information about Xidong Village++

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units