Fish-Dragon Flying Bridge

Fish-Dragon Flying Bridge

Highlights:

This Fish-Dragon Flying Bridge at the Jin Temple was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, dating back over 1,500 years, with the entire beam structure being relics from the Song Dynasty. The bridge deck is cross-shaped, connecting the Hall of the Holy Mother and the Offering Hall as one, giving an impression of wings ready to take flight—hence the name “Flying Bridge.”

Located in front of the Hall of the Holy Mother, it is the only surviving ancient cross-shaped bridge in China

Address: Within the Jin Temple, Jinci Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City

Type: Ancient bridge

Recommended visit time: 10–30 minutes

Opening hours:

Jin Temple opening hours: Peak season (April–October): 8:00–18:00; Off-season (November–March): 8:30–17:00.

Ticket information:

No separate ticket required. Included in the Jin Temple scenic area ticket

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Jin Temple

Jin Temple Park

Hall of the Holy Mother

Jin Temple Inscription Stele

Offering Hall

Zhou Cypress and Tang Locust Trees