Tangyin Tanghe Bridge

Tangyin Tanghe Bridge

Tangyin Tanghe Bridge is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Henan Province.

Also known as Guangji Bridge, Tanghe Bridge spans the Tanghe River to the northeast of the county town. It was built during the Tian Shun period of the Ming Dynasty (1457–1464) and underwent major repairs in the 21st year of the Wanli reign (1593). The site was part of the ancient postal route during the Ming and Qing periods and functioned as a vital north-south passage. Despite over 500 years of natural wear and historic changes, the bridge remains in relatively good condition due to its sound structure, high-quality stonework, and multiple subsequent restorations. The bridge stretches approximately 40 meters from north to south and is 7.9 meters wide. Made of white stone, it is a five-arch stone bridge.

In 2000, Tanghe Bridge was designated as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit of Henan Province.

Tianhu Town: "Tianhu Town is known as the northern gateway to Song County. Located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yi River and nestled among Jiugao Mountain, Xiyang Mountain, and Luhun Ridge, the area features a terrain that is half hilly and half plain, sloping from west to east. It lies 20 kilometers from the county seat and 61 kilometers from Luoyang. To the east, it borders Fanpo Township and Jiudian Township; to the west, it connects with Yanzhuang Township; to the south, it neighbors the Reservoir Area Township; and to the north, it adjoins Yichuan County and Yiyang County. The town spans 12.5 kilometers from east to west and 14 kilometers from north to south, covering a total area of 123 square kilometers. It has 81,600 mu of arable land and 14,595 mu of effectively irrigated land. During the Qing Dynasty, Tianhu was part of Helè Subdistrict. In the Republican era... Detailed information about Tianhu Town++"

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Henan Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units