Zhong'ai Bridge

Zhong'ai Bridge

Zhong'ai Bridge

Like a long dragon lying across the Amo River, Zhong'ai Bridge is the site of one of the “Eight Scenic Spots of Talian” from the Qing Dynasty in Mojiang — the “Brocade Ripples of Mojiang.” Originally built in the 12th year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1873), the bridge was named Zhong'ai, meaning “loyalty to the sovereign and love for the country.” In 1953, to construct the Kunming (Kun) to Daluo highway, the original Zhong'ai Bridge was demolished and replaced with a new stone arch road bridge for vehicles, becoming an important transportation hub on National Highway 213. Due to its crucial role in consolidating border defense and developing the local economy, it received high praise from both Mao Zedong and another leader, with their inscribed stone tablets still standing at the bridgehead to this day. Meanwhile, the Amo River Bridge, running parallel to it, is the twin of the Honghe Bridge — the tallest bridge in Asia. Zhong'ai Bridge and the Amo River Bridge each have their own unique features, making them truly worthy of admiration.