Changjiang Double Bridges (Pingzheng & Renji)

Changjiang Double Bridges (Pingzheng & Renji)

The Changjiang Double Bridges (Pingzheng & Renji) are a cultural heritage site protected by Huangshan City.

The Changjiang Double Bridges (Pingzheng & Renji) are located in Qishan Town, Qimen County, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Changjiang Double Bridges refer to the Pingzheng Bridge and the Renji Bridge in Qimen County. Located over the Changjiang River to the east of Qimen County town, the upper bridge is named “Pingzheng,” measuring 78 meters in length, while the lower one is called “Renji,” spanning 79.4 meters. Each bridge is 7 meters wide, has five arches, and is entirely constructed from purple sandstone, with stone steps on both ends for access. The two bridges are 250 meters apart, their arches facing each other from a distance, creating a striking view when viewed from above or below. When viewed from the hilltops, the two bridges resemble an equal sign floating on the Changjiang River, together with the riverside “riverfront streets” forming a parallelogram. The layout is unique and the scenery is spectacular. As noted in the "China's Scenic Spots Dictionary": “The twin bridges stretch across the river, like two rainbows lying on the earth, shining brilliantly.” In the past, the bridges were regarded as the foremost among similar structures and have long been praised as the “Twin Rainbows of Changjiang.”

The Changjiang Double Bridges (Pingzheng & Renji) have been designated as a cultural heritage site protected by Huangshan City.

Qishan Town: Located in the central part of Qimen County, which lies at the western gateway of Huangshan City in Anhui Province, Qishan Town is the political, economic, and cultural hub of Qimen County. It borders the upper reaches of the Changjiang River, connects to Huangshan Mountain in the north and neighbors Poyang Lake in the south, serving as an important gateway at the border between Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. The town administers 18 villages, 136 villager groups, 5 neighborhood committees, and 119 resident groups, covering a total area of 230.12 square kilometers. The arable land amounts to 14,974.77 mu, including 13,297.8 mu of paddy fields and 805 mu of specialized vegetable fields. The mountainous area spans 292,534 mu, and the tea plantation covers 16,662 mu. The current population is 4.... More details about Qishan Town++