Yunbu Bridge

Yunbu Bridge

Yunbu Bridge is one of the tourist attractions on Mount Tai. Located at the northern end of Kuaile Sanli, the original Yunbu Bridge was a wooden bridge called Xuehua Bridge, which was rebuilt as a stone bridge during the Republican era. Surrounded by lush forests and deep valleys often shrouded in mist, it was named “Yunbu Bridge” by Yang Chengxun.

Yunbu Bridge is located below Wusong Pavilion, at the northern end of Kuaile Sanli. It is an east-west oriented, single-arch stone bridge, measuring 12.2 meters in length, 4.35 meters in width, with an arch height of 6.1 meters and a span of 11.8 meters. The western side of the bridge is equipped with stone railings, consisting of base stones, panels, and handrails, standing 1.15 meters high. The eastern end features a fan-shaped stone staircase, flanked by sloped railings, with both the ends of the railings and the eastern railing pillars topped with finials. The original bridge’s construction date is unknown; it was initially a wooden structure named Xuehua Bridge. It was converted to stone during the Republican era. Due to the deep valley and dense woods often enshrouded in mist, Yang Chengxun named it “Yunbu Bridge.” It was destroyed by floods in 1936 and rebuilt in 1937 with funding from the China Travel Service, under the supervision of engineer Hu Shenghong.

The Yunbu Bridge at the northern end of Kuaile Sanli was originally a wooden bridge called Xuehua Bridge, which was rebuilt as a stone bridge during the Republican era. Surrounded by lush forests and deep valleys often shrouded in mist, it was named “Yunbu Bridge” by Yang Chengxun. To the north of the bridge lies a large ravine facing a cliff, with sheer rock walls as if cut by a knife. The flat and spacious stone terrace on the cliff is said to have been a temporary resting place for Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, hence the name Yuzhang Terrace (Imperial Tent Terrace), though today only the post holes remain. Numerous streams from the top of Mount Tai converge here, forming waterfalls that cascade down, splashing beads of water and creating mist and clouds, presenting a spectacular view. Hence, it is also known as Feipu Rock (Flying Waterfall Rock), Tianhe (Milky Way), and Hujian Spring (Guardian Spring). The cliff features inscriptions such as “Red Bridge and Flying Waterfall,” “Rain for the People,” “Primeval Vein of the Mountains and Rivers,” and “Ancient Pure Sound.” The Ming Dynasty poet Chen Fengwu once wrote a poem here: “A hundred-zhang cliff locks the clouds and mist, / A jade dragon’s saliva hangs halfway down. / On sunny June days rain often falls, / And in windless midnight hours, strings play alone. / Azure water pendants hang with drifting clouds, / Pearl curtains weave moonlight in delicate threads. / Evening mountains lean on the palanquin as I descend, / Gazing back, the sunset glows even more brightly.”

To the east of the bridge stands Guanpu Pavilion, also known as Zhuoquan Pavilion, built by a magistrate of Tai’an in the late Qing Dynasty. The northern side bears a couplet: “Lean on the stone railing to watch the flying waterfall, / Then cross the cloud bridge to visit the noble pines.” The area around the bridge features over 50 inscriptions such as “Moonlight and Spring Sounds,” “Yunbu Ascends the Heavens,” “Soaring Waterfalls,” “Towering Cliffs Touching the Sky,” and “Majestic Rocky Majesty,” showcasing various calligraphic styles including regular, cursive, clerical, and seal scripts, presenting a dazzling array.

Located to the north of “Zhan Yun Jian” (Cloud-Cutting Sword), this is a single-arch stone bridge built over Zhongxi Stream. Mist often lingers around the bridge, and as pedestrians walk across, they feel as if they are walking amidst the sky, hence the name “Yunbu Bridge” (Cloud-Stepping Bridge). To the north of the bridge lies a large expanse of steep cliffs covered with inscriptions, with waterfalls cascading down, offering a spectacular view — an ideal spot for visitors to stop and rest. To the east stands the “Zhuoquan Pavilion” built during the Qing Dynasty. Made of stone, the pavilion is engraved inside and out with couplets and poems, through which visitors can appreciate the great spirit of Chinese culture and elevate their spiritual world.

Time Needed

0.5–1 hour

Transportation

[External Transportation]

1. Take bus routes 14, 19, 45, K37, K3, or K49 and get off at Hongmen Station to reach the Hongmen entrance of Mount Tai.

2. Take bus routes 19, K37, K39 Inner Loop, K39 Outer Loop, K3, or K49 and get off at Tianwai Village Station to reach the Tianwai Village entrance of Mount Tai.

3. Take bus route 19 and get off at Tianzhu Peak Scenic Area Station to reach the Tianzhu Peak entrance.

4. Take bus routes K16 or K49 and get off at Taohuayu Station to reach the Taohuayu entrance.

[Internal Transportation]

Reach on foot within the scenic area.

Ticket

Included in the ticket for Mount Tai Scenic Area.

Opening Hours

Open all day

Location

No. 54 Hongmen Road, Taishan District, Tai’an City, Shandong Province, within Mount Tai Scenic Area

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