The splayed bridge was built before Jiatai period in the Southern Song Dynasty (120 1-1204). This is the A Liang Stone Bridge, which spans three rivers and connects roads in four directions, forming a unique eight-character layout, hence its name.
The design and construction of the splayed bridge shows the superb skills of bridge construction in Song Dynasty. The bridge is a stone structure, durable and wide, which is convenient for pedestrians, cars and horses to pass. There are stone railings on both sides of the bridge, and the railings are beautifully carved, which not only plays a supporting role, but also adds to the aesthetic feeling of the bridge. There are four arch holes under the bridge with different shapes, which not only facilitate the smooth flow of water, but also stabilize the bridge.
The figure-of-eight bridge is not only a traffic artery, but also an important carrier of Shaoxing's history and culture. There are a lot of inscriptions and inscriptions on the bridge, which record the historical changes and cultural features here since the Song Dynasty. The eight-character bridge has witnessed the economic development and social changes in Shaoxing, bearing rich historical and cultural information.
Characteristics of splayed bridge
200 1, Baziqiao was listed as the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units and became an important national cultural heritage. In 20 13, bazi bridge and Shaoxing ancient bridge group were merged and named "Shaoxing ancient bridge group", which further highlighted its important position in the history of bridge construction.
The figure-of-eight bridge is not only a witness of history, but also a living cultural heritage. Life by the bridge still maintains an ancient style. People walk and communicate on the bridge, and the running water under the bridge seems to tell an old story. The eight-character bridge has become a landmark building in Shaoxing, attracting countless tourists to visit and feel the charm of this ancient bridge.
The figure-of-eight bridge is a unique landscape integrating transportation, history and culture, and it is a treasure in the history of Chinese bridge architecture. It not only carries rich historical and cultural information, but also serves as a bridge between the past and the present, allowing people to appreciate ancient art and feel the richness of history and the charm of life.
Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Bazi Bridge for the above contents.