Longevity Wind and Rain Bridge

　　 Longevity Bridge was first constructed in the sixth year of the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty (1801) and has been renovated multiple times since. The section of the Meijiang River that passed through the county town was lined with many long-lived elderly residents, which is why that stretch of the river came to be known as the Longevity River, and the bridge spanning it was called the Longevity Bridge. This bridge was most recently renovated in March 2002 and completed in February 2004. It boasts both the grandeur of modern architecture and the classic charm of traditional design. Not only does it offer visitors a pleasant place to enjoy the riverside scenery, relax, and rejuvenate both body and mind—uniting people and bridge in the pursuit of longevity—but it also plays an immeasurably significant role in improving the local environment and boosting cultural tourism and economic development. Wang Guangying and Qi Gong inscribed calligraphy for the bridge, while Pan Qi and Wu Shanmao left behind their brushwork. Local elder statesmen from Mengshan—including Liang Yusheng, Huang Baiyu, and Li Yongren—composed couplets for the bridge. Liang Yusheng’s couplet reads: “A long sword sings high as the Meijiang rainbow glows with the sheen of blade, while smiling longevity stars reflect the literary brilliance of Mengshan’s ageless town.”