Helong Bridge

　　    Helong Bridge — Located at the border of Yanzhai and Pingzhai villages. Built in 1814, it has a history of two hundred years and is another ancient bridge within the scenic area. It has been destroyed by floods three times, and the current structure was restored in 1941. The top of the bridge features carvings of a green dragon and a white dragon playing with a pearl, symbolizing the two dragons jointly guarding the villages. It also commemorates the historical fact that the bridge was constructed from both ends by two renowned local carpenters, who then joined their sections in the middle. The bridge is 42.8 meters long, 3.78 meters wide, and stands 9 meters above the water surface. The bridge includes a covered corridor where pedestrians can take shelter from the rain, rest, or gather for discussions. The corridor is supported by 36 wooden pillars, 13 on each side, with wooden planks serving as the bridge deck.

　　    Source: Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County Tourism Bureau