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Luding Bridge Tourist Attractions

The Luding Bridge tourist attraction is located in Luding County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. The Luding Bridge, also known as the Iron Cable Bridge, was built in 1705. It is famous at home and abroad for the battle of "Flying to Capture the Luding Bridge".

This cable bridge was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 300 years. It has a long history and unique architectural skills and is famous far and wide. It is the link between the Ancient Tea Horse Road and National Highway 318, leading to Tibet. One of the famous attractions.

Features of Luding Bridge Tourist Attractions

Luding Bridge is 103 meters long and 3 meters wide. There are 13 iron chains fixed in the wells on both sides of the bridge abutment, with a total of 12,164 The iron rings are interlocked, and the iron parts of the entire bridge weigh more than 40 tons. The bridgehead castles on both sides of the bridge are traditional wooden structures and are unique to China. Luding Bridge is the site of the most important battle of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army during the Long March. It is also an important historical memorial site and a red tourist attraction. The Iron Chain Bridge is famous for its long history and unique architectural skills. It is one of the famous scenic spots on the Tea Horse Road and National Highway 318, leading to Tibet.