The bridge structure of Yunlong Bridge

The unique shape and humanistic design of Yunlong Bridge are breathtaking. This ancient wind and rain bridge runs from east to west with six piers and seven holes. The wading part of the bridge piers is built with red stones. Above the red stones, logs are stacked in seven layers vertically and horizontally to form a bridge support that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top. The supporting logs are laid The design of the bridge deck gallery embodies the wisdom of the ancestors. In terms of shape, it looks like an arch but not an arch. In terms of materials, it is stone but not stone. It can be seen that the ingenuity is unique. It is 81 meters long, 5 meters wide and 30 meters high. There is a bridge house built on the bridge to provide shelter from wind and rain. The bridge house is a bucket-type wooden structure, with columns and beams integrated and matched with mortise and tenon joints. There are 4 rows of pillars with basically the same diameter and 32 pillars in each row, forming a pattern of corridors on both sides of the main road on the bridge deck, allowing people to appreciate the beauty of neatness horizontally and vertically. . Rows of uniform fir wooden pillars form a very rhythmic and rhythmic march. There is a double-story hexagonal spire-topped Kuixing Tower built in the west of the bridge, with archways at both ends. It is a typical Jiangnan ancient architectural house bridge. The lower level of the bridge is made of granite strips to form four large boat-shaped piers. The bridge deck is paved with small pebbles of various colors and combined into various patterns such as ingots and copper coins. There is a "Wenchang Pavilion" on the top of the bridge, which is like the shape of Yueyang Tower, such as A giant rides a dragon. Climb up to the pavilion and look around, you can see the green mountains and clear waters of Luofang, surrounded by mountains on all sides, with mountains and mountains, misty trees and clear mist, the beautiful scenery is pleasing to the eye. Listening to the gurgling water under the bridge, looking up at the birds flying in the sky, sitting in the pavilion, enjoying the refreshing breeze, making you feel relaxed and happy. The rock wall at the head of the bridge is majestic and dazzling, and the trees on the side of the bridge are shaded and lush. Overlooking the deep pool, with rippling blue waves and golden scales chasing the waves, it is a tourist attraction for viewing ancient bridges and natural landscapes.

The century-old camphor group at the west end of the bridge is tall and deep-rooted, containing unlimited vitality. According to local villagers, every year on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the ancient event (the local Hakka carnival) is launched into the water from here. The villagers run into the water in groups carrying the mascots and shouting, chasing each other first and advancing against the current. The scene is very spectacular. The bridge house is covered with green tiles, and there are two layers of wooden ponchos on both wings of the bridge body to protect against wind and rain. The poncho is actually an extension of the roof function of the bridge house without affecting the lighting and ventilation on the bridge. Even when people sit on the bridge corridor, they can It won't get wet from heavy rain. There is also a bridge pavilion built in the middle of the bridge. The roof of the bridge pavilion is in veranda style and its height is lower than that of "Wenchang Pavilion". All the wood used in the Yunlong Bridge is painted black to prevent corrosion. Yunlong Bridge is rare among ancient bridges with stone and earth structures for its long length, exquisite materials and beautiful design.