HuiLong Bridge

　　Introduction       Also known as a wind and rain bridge or flower bridge. It is situated on the Xiaoxi River in Pingri Village, Pingtan Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. Originally built during the Qing Dynasty, it was destroyed by floods twice. The current bridge was reconstructed in 1931 and is a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.     The bridge features stone piers and wooden beams, with a total length of 62.4 meters, a width of 3.75 meters, and a height of 4 meters. The bridge corridor is lined with railings and wooden benches, covered by a double-eaved roof. At both ends and the middle of the bridge, there are three pavilions in total — the central one being the Wenchang Pavilion, while the two side pavilions are inscribed with the name “HuiLong Bridge.” The pavilions have three-tiered eaves. The eastern and northeastern corridor rooms and the transom panels feature calligraphy and colorful paintings of landscapes, flowers, and birds. Except for the stone piers, the entire bridge is constructed from cedar wood joined together without a single iron nail or other metal fitting, showcasing the architectural artistry of the Dong ethnic group.     　    Ticket / Opening Hours          20 yuan

　　 Huaihua City, Hunan Province