Huaqiao Changyan Bridge

Huaqiao Changyan Bridge

Huaqiao Changyan Bridge is a cultural heritage site under the protection of Songxi County.

Huaqiao Changyan Bridge is located on Xiayang Stream, about 300 meters southeast of Changyan Village in Huaqiao Township and approximately 10 meters west of the Provincial Highway from Songxi to Pucheng. It is a single-arch stone bridge built during the Qing Dynasty. The bridge deck is 27 meters long and 5.2 meters wide, covering an area of 140.4 square meters, with a protected area extending 10 meters outward in all directions.

Huaqiao Changyan Bridge has been designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection site.

Changyan Village: Overview of Changyan Village

Changyan Village in Huaqiao Township is situated along Provincial Highway 302, 10 kilometers from Songxi County and 2 kilometers from the township government, offering convenient transportation. The village currently has 8 villager groups, 230 households, and a population of 868. The total arable land area is 728 mu, and the total forested area is 18,500 mu (including ecological forests, state-owned forest farms, and timber plantations).

Changyan Village features green mountains and clear waters, with abundant water resources. A small stream converges with a larger river near the village center, flowing into Shanxi Stream. The small stream is crystal clear—when you approach the water’s edge, you can’t help but cup your hands and scoop up some… More details about Changyan Village++