|A century-old stone arch bridge over the Jushui River. Yuxiu Bridge in Hancheng was first built in the 41st year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1702) and took 5 years to complete. It was the only bridge on the road from Hancheng to the ancient capital of Chang'an at the time, and has been repaired many times since.
Yuxiu Bridge is a 10-hole stone arch bridge, 180 meters long and 4.5 meters wide. The piers are spindle-shaped to divert the river water, and each arch has a stone-carved dragon head in the middle of the dome, welcoming the Jushui River from the west to the east. The bridge deck is arched, with iron ingots made of molten iron poured into the stone seams for reinforcement. There are stone railings on both sides of the bridge, with a lookout post every two meters. There are 101 on the east side and 99 on the west side. The post heads are carved with fruits such as melons, peaches, watermelons, and gourds. At both ends of the stone railings, there are four stone statues of people wearing snow hats, symbolizing the protection of the bridge. The "Wanghe Tower" with three layers of flying eaves and corners on the northwest embankment of the bridge shows the ingenuity of the craftsmen.
To the south of Yuxiu Bridge is a wooden archway with three connected eaves and a hip-and-gable roof. The plaque above the lintel in the middle is inscribed with the four golden characters "示我周行" (show me the way), which means "people who like me, show me the way."
Address: Jincheng Subdistrict, Hancheng, Shaanxi Province
Transportation: Take bus 101 in Hancheng and get off at Nanguan Station, then walk to the bridge
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