Meilong Bridge

Meilong Bridge

Meilong Bridge is a cultural heritage site protected by Datian County.

Meilong Bridge is located in Yuping Village, Pingshan Township, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

Meilong Bridge is a Qing Dynasty–era bridge structure. It spans from the northeast to the southwest, with a small stream flowing from the southeast to the northwest. The river is 3.5 meters wide. The abutments at both ends are built with cobblestones, and the crossbeams are made from 15 round fir logs, each approximately 20 to 30 centimeters in diameter. The deck is covered with wooden planks and features a wooden corridor-style shelter. The bridge has a width of

On February 27, 2017, the People's Government of Datian County announced Meilong Bridge as part of the eighth batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units.

Protected area: An extension of 10 meters from the outermost edge of the eaves at both ends of the bridge deck, and 20 meters along the upstream and downstream river channels.

Yuping Village: Yuping Village in Pingshan Township, Datian County, is located at the foot of Daxian Peak. It borders Hekeng Village to the east, Jinling Village of Junxi Town to the west, Mashan Village of Shipai Town to the south, and Qinyang Village to the north. The entire village is surrounded by green mountains and sheltered by dense forests, boasting breathtaking scenery—a veritable paradise that could even enchant immortals. The village has a total population of 1,417 and covers a land area of 15,106 mu, including 930 mu of arable land and 11,639 mu of forested land. The village sits at an elevation of 850 meters. With a pleasant climate suitable for both people and crops, it is a pollution-free high-mountain village.

The main sources of income for the village are tea and bamboo... Detailed information about Yuping Village++