Located in Xuan'en County, they comprise five ancient bridges. (Fifth Batch) The Red Army Bridge is located in Lefutian Village, Lijiahe Township. Built during the Republican era, it spans north to south over a tributary of the You River. It is 10.5 meters long and 2.72 meters wide. The Yaojiawan Bridge is situated in Huikou Village, Changtanhe Dong Autonomous Township. Originally constructed during the Guangxu era, the bridge is 18 meters long. The Wangjiazhai Bridge is located in Wangjiazhai, Lianghe Village, Shadaogou Town. It was built in 1933, measures 9.8 meters in length and 3.2 meters in width. The Jiangke Bridge is found in Jiangke Village, Xiaoguan Dong Autonomous Township. It was built in the early years of the Republican era, is 20 meters long, and 3 meters wide. The Jiangjun Bridge is located in Songping Village, Shadaogou Town. Constructed during the Qing Dynasty, it is 11 meters long and 3.1 meters wide. The Xuan'en Wind and Rain Bridges are all thoughtfully designed. Their architectural artistry and surrounding environments reflect the unique aesthetic values and creativity of the Tujia people.
Information source: Hubei Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics
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