Sanjiang Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge (Yongji Bridge | Panlong Bridge)

　　The Sanjiang Wind and Rain Bridge is a dazzling jewel in Sanjiang County, spanning the Xun River and standing in harmony with the “No. 1 Drum Tower of the Dong Villages”—the Sanjiang Drum Tower. It was completed and put into use in December 2010. Combining a reinforced concrete crescent-shaped single arch bridge with the essence of Dong ethnic wooden architectural techniques, the design perfectly and scientifically integrates modern architectural technology with traditional Dong construction craftsmanship. The bridge is 398 meters long and 16 meters wide, consisting of two main parts: a wooden structure and a reinforced concrete structure. The upper part is a traditional Dong wind and rain bridge corridor, while the lower part is a reinforced concrete arched slab bridge. The wooden corridor section was jointly constructed by local Dong carpenters, integrating bridge, corridor, and pavilion elements. It employs traditional mortise-and-tenon wooden construction techniques and features seven pavilions, with the central one being an octagonal pyramid-roofed pavilion standing 19.02 meters high. The corridor has two rows totaling 12 sections and 292 bays. The project used 3,000 cubic meters of fir wood and 1.1 million green tiles. The entire wind and rain bridge is resplendent with deep symbolism—there are 2,392 components symbolizing “myriad (万),” 2,336 representing “blessing (福),” 48 dragon decorations, 24 fish decorations, 1,600 painted bridges and colorful orbs, 24 glass-gold-threaded treasures, and 14 glass gourds. These elements vividly reflect the totem beliefs and aspirations of the Dong people, embodying their shared wishes for harmony and ethnic unity. While serving urban transportation needs, the bridge also showcases traditional Dong wooden architecture to the fullest, maximizing its social value and becoming one of the county’s most iconic attractions. In September 2011, the Shanghai Great World Guinness Headquarters awarded it the plaque certifying it as the “Guinness World Record – World’s Longest Wind and Rain Bridge.”

　　Address: Chengyang Bayizhai, Linxi Township, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

　　Type: Historic Bridge

　　Rating: AAAA

　　Recommended Visiting Time: About 2 hours

　　Opening Hours:

　　8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

　　Admission Information:

　　No separate admission fee. Included in the Chengyang Bayizhai Scenic Area ticket.

　　Transportation:

　　There are direct buses from Sanjiang County to the Sanjiang Wind and Rain Bridge, with a fare of 3 RMB.

　　Source: Tourism Bureau of Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County

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