Siliang Double-Arch Bridge

　　The Double-Arch Bridge is situated on the Lianjiang River at the entrance of Paifang Village in Siliang Town. It was first constructed in the 11th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1583) by the Tusi official Mo Zhenwei. After collapsing over time, it was rebuilt in the 16th year of the Qianlong era (1751) by the local county magistrate Mo Jinglong, following the original design. The bridge was built using square bluestone blocks laid dry without mortar. It features a single pier with two arches, topped with stone slabs and balustrades, giving it an elegant, classic appearance. The bridge is 36 meters long, built in a stepped formation, with over ten stone steps at each end. The deck is 3.3 meters wide and served as a vital passage for villagers from western Siliang to reach Siliang Market. In the early years of the Republic of China, the bridge collapsed again. In the 14th year of the Republic (1925), local gentry such as Liu Lianhui initiated fundraising efforts to rebuild it to its original form, preserving the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty bridges. Clear water flows beneath the bridge, and the reflections of its arches ripple on the surface, creating the picturesque scene known as “Double Arches Rippling Waves,” which is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Siliang. In 1984, the bridge was listed as a county-level key cultural relic protection unit.