Jiangxi | Wuyuan Qinghua Rainbow Bridge | The oldest gallery bridge in ancient Huizhou

The oldest and longest gallery bridge in ancient Huizhou spans over the Wuyi River, shaped like a rainbow, perfectly integrated with green mountains, clear waters, ancient villages, and post roads. When visiting in winter, you can also see local residents washing clothes by the river, creating a serene and beautiful picture of life. The Rainbow Bridge is located in Qinghua Town, Wuyuan County, and is named after the Tang Dynasty poem that says 'Between the two waters there is a bright mirror, and the twin bridges cast rainbows.' It was originally built during the Southern Song Dynasty and was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. The bridge is 140 meters long and 6.5 meters wide, serving as a covered pedestrian bridge. The gallery bridge has four piers and five arches, with the water-facing side of the stone piers shaped like the bow of a ship to divide the water (see images 5/10). Pavilions are built on the piers and on both banks, and four large beams are laid between the piers, with wooden walkways built on top to form a bridge house with six pavilions and five galleries.