Xianzong Jianghuai Bridge

　　Xianzong Jianghuai Bridge is situated in Xianzong Town, Hanshan County, Anhui Province. It was first built in the 29th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1540 AD), and is now over 450 years old. During a major drought in the region between the Huai and Yangtze rivers, the local people of Xianzong donated money to build the Jianghuai Bridge. The bridge, including its approach spans, is 53 meters long and about 6 meters wide. It features three arches, with cutwaters on both sides of the piers. There are 42 carved balusters on each side of the deck serving as railings. The bridge exhibits an ancient and simple design with a rational structure. The stone slabs beneath the arches follow the traditional inlaid construction method, making it a typical example of Ming Dynasty architecture. It is also the only remaining large three-arch bridge between the Huai and Yangtze rivers, and was designated as a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit in 1987.