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Helong Bridge

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Helong Bridge — Located at the border between Yanzhai and Pingzhai. Originally built in 1814, it has a history of two hundred years and is another ancient bridge within the scenic area. It was destroyed by floods three times, and the current structure was restored in 1941. The top of the bridge features carvings of a green and a white dragon playing with a pearl, symbolizing the dual dragons jointly protecting the villages. It also records the historical fact that during its construction, two renowned local carpenters built the bridge from opposite ends, meeting in the middle. The bridge is 42.8 meters long, 3.78 meters wide, and 9 meters high from the water surface to the bridge corridor. The bridge includes a covered corridor where pedestrians can take shelter from the rain and rest, and villagers often gather here for discussions. The corridor is supported by 36 wooden pillars, 13 on each side, with wooden planks serving as the bridge deck on both sides.

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Helong Bridge

Helong Bridge — Located at the border between Yanzhai and Pingzhai. Originally built in 1814, it has a history of two hundred years and is another ancient bridge within the scenic area. It was destroyed by floods three times, and the current structure was restored in 1941. The top of the bridge features carvings of a green and a white dragon playing with a pearl, symbolizing the dual dragons jointly protecting the villages, and also records the historical fact that during its construction, two renowned local carpenters built the bridge from opposite ends, meeting in the middle. The bridge is 42.8 meters long, 3.78 meters wide, and 9 meters high from the water surface to the bridge corridor. The bridge includes a covered corridor where pedestrians can take shelter from the rain and rest, and villagers often gather here for discussions. The corridor is supported by 36 wooden pillars, 13 on each side, with wooden planks serving as the bridge deck on both sides.

Source: Tourism Bureau of Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County