Zhao Zhouqiao's information

Zhao Zhouqiao, a stone arch bridge, is located on the Chengnan River in Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is named after Zhao County, which was called Zhaozhou in ancient times.

The locals call it Dashiqiao, which is different from Yongtong Bridge (Xiaoshiqiao) outside the west gate of the city. Zhao Zhouqiao was built in Sui Dynasty, designed and built by craftsman Li Chun, and later named Anji Bridge by Zhao Xuci of Song Zhezong, and renamed it.

Zhao Zhouqiao is a single-hole open-shouldered stone arch bridge with the longest span and the most complete preservation in the world. Its construction technology is unique, and it is the first "open-shouldered arch" structure in the history of bridges in the world, which has high scientific research value. The carving knife method is vigorous and powerful, and the artistic style is novel and bold, which shows the rich, strict and elegant stone carving style of the Sui Dynasty. The decorative pattern of the bridge body is finely carved and has high artistic value.

Zhao Zhouqiao occupies an important position in the history of bridge construction in China, and has a far-reaching influence on bridge construction for future generations all over the world. On March 4, 1961, Anji Bridge (Dashiqiao) was announced by the Chinese people and the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. [4] In 21, Zhao Zhouqiao Scenic Area was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.