Shuhe Ancient Town - Qinglong Bridge

Qinglong Bridge, built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, is an antique that is over 400 years old.

It is built entirely of stones and is the best among the ancient stone bridges in Lijiang. The bridge surface has become mottled and smooth after hundreds of years of wind and rain.

Located just west of Sifang Street, Qinglong Bridge is the largest stone arch bridge in Lijiang. Built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, it measures 4.5 meters wide and 25 meters long. In Naxi, it's called "Jiaqiao," meaning "the bridge where springs converge." Constructed entirely of stone, it ranks among the largest of Lijiang's ancient stone bridges, highlighting the importance of Shuhe in Lijiang's economic and cultural history. Spanning the Qinglong River, Qinglong Bridge is paved with slabs of varying sizes. These stone steps, worn smooth by time, have aged over centuries, yet this ancient bridge retains its heroic grandeur and majestic presence. Spanning the gentle Qinglong River within the ancient town, it is the largest stone bridge in the town. The scenery around the bridge is also very gentle. The "Smoky Willows and Flat Bridge" among the eight scenic spots in Shuhe refers to this place. In early spring every year, the willows on both sides of the bridge sprout new green leaves, and the willow branches sway by the bridge like smoke and gauze, as if green waves are about to surge onto the bridge surface.

Qinglong Bridge is located on the west side of Lao Sifang Street. It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is 25 meters long and 4.5 meters wide.

It's not as business-oriented as Lijiang, but it's very convenient to get to, with buses going directly there.

What impressed me most was that the stones on it were too smooth, so you have to be careful when going downhill.

Qinglong Bridge, built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, boasts a history of over 400 years. Jubao Mountain lies to its west, with its central axis facing it. Designed by the Mu clan chieftains, it stands as a landmark of their heyday. 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, it is constructed entirely of stone, making it the largest of Lijiang's ancient stone bridges, highlighting the importance of Shuhe in Lijiang's economic and cultural history. The Qinglong Bridge's deck, mottled and aged by centuries of weathering, retains its heroic aura and solemnity. Standing here, you might even hear the echo of horse hooves.

People are coming and going on the bridge, and there are lush green trees on both sides of the bridge.

Here you will see many newlyweds taking wedding photos, most of which are in Chinese-style Xiuhe.

Qinglong Bridge: Built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, Qinglong Bridge boasts a history of over 400 years. Jubao Mountain lies to its west, with the bridge's central axis facing it. Designed by the Mu clan chieftains, it stands as a landmark of their heyday. 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, it is constructed entirely of stone, making it the largest of Lijiang's ancient stone bridges. This demonstrates the importance of Shuhe in Lijiang's economic and cultural history. The bridge's deck, mottled and aged by centuries of wind and rain, retains its heroic aura and solemnity. Standing here, you might even hear the echo of horse hooves.

The Qinglong Bridge was filled with the smiles of the newlyweds, and the breeze blew their hair in front of their foreheads, and everyone was infected by their happiness.

Qinglong Bridge was built during the Wanli period and is made entirely of stones. It is the largest stone bridge in Lijiang and a symbol of Shuhe.

It has experienced hundreds of years of wind and rain, and the bluestone blocks on the bridge surface have become smooth and mottled.

Now when I think back to the many times I have walked back and forth across the Qinglong Bridge, I can’t help but hum the song “Mudanjiang” by Nan Quan Mama.

"On the old bluestone street, where you and I walked.

What does that mottled brick wall look like now?

The starting point of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, the bridge is full of traces of history!

Qinglong Bridge, located in Shuhe Ancient Town, was built during the Ming Dynasty and boasts over 400 years of history. Constructed entirely of stone, it connects the ancient town's Sifang Street on one end and the Tea Horse Road on the other. The area is lined with inns and shops, making it a popular spot for wedding photography.

The stone bridge of Shuhe's Qinglong Bridge retains its original appearance. A bridge is a road that spans a river, supported by both sides of the river. Many couples are taking wedding photos.

Qinglong Bridge in Shuhe Ancient Town was built over 400 years ago by a wooden chieftain during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. At 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, it is the oldest and largest stone arch bridge in the Lijiang Basin. Its flat surface makes it easy for caravans to navigate.

Qinglong Bridge, located in Shuhe Ancient Town, was built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, boasting a history of over 400 years. To its west lies Jubao Mountain, with the bridge's central axis facing it. Designed by the Mu clan chieftains, it is a landmark structure from their heyday. Constructed entirely of stone, the bridge is 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, making it the largest of Lijiang's ancient stone bridges.

A small bridge in the ancient town. Paved with large stones, their surface has become remarkably smooth over the years. Covered with moss, the bridge has a rather antique feel. People are bustling on it, and beneath it flows a small river, presumably the Qinglong River. This bridge connects the front and back of the ancient town. Once across, the town extends up the hillside.

The big stone slab bridge, the years of history are engraved on these stone slabs.

Qinglong Bridge is an ancient stone bridge on the Qinglong River in Shuhe Ancient Town. It has a history of more than 400 years and the stones on the bridge have been polished very smooth.

What the eyes see is more beautiful. Simple, plain and quiet beauty.

It is said to be an ancient bridge with a long history. Walking on the bridge, you can also see the vicissitudes of history.

The stone arch bridge is well preserved and has a sense of vicissitudes.

Business is almost over. I went there and got ripped off. Be careful. They said they would not give me change later. Haha

Qinglong Bridge, located in the heart of the ancient town, is one of Lijiang's oldest bridges. Built entirely of stone, it's said to have been built four hundred years ago during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty. Though its surface has been weathered by time, it retains its grandeur and solemnity. Standing on the stone bridge, away from the clatter of the crowds, if you listen carefully, you can almost hear the tinkling of horse bells and the clatter of horse hooves, approaching and then disappearing. Many wedding photographers are also seen on the bridge, some wearing Western-style suits and gowns, some in traditional Chinese Tang suits, and still others in traditional Chinese costumes.

Sit on the bridge railing and watch people go by. Bask in the sun.

It has a history of more than 400 years and is a landmark building during the heyday of the Mu chieftains. It is worth a visit. Now it is a wedding photography location, symbolizing everlasting love!

Qinglong Bridge is not outstanding, but it is very ancient and it is very relaxing to stay there alone.

Located in Shuhe Ancient Town, Qinglong Bridge, with its ancient charm, attracts many beautiful couples for wedding photoshoots. We were there that day, and there were quite a few people taking photos, some dressed in period costumes, like they were filming a movie scene. It was quite entertaining. My friend and I went there in March of this year, and the scenery was beautiful.

I don't know if the photo I took is of Qinglong Bridge. I was just wandering around.

The weather was very good during the two days in Shuhe. I really liked Qinglong Bridge. I loved sitting on the bridge on a sunny afternoon and looking at the blue sky and white clouds. I loved buying a glass of mango juice from the Naxi grandmother's stall by the bridge and quietly savoring it. Every day, there were many couples taking wedding photos on the bridge, and I was so envious of their happiness. I loved Shuhe and Qinglong Bridge.

In the center of Shuhe, there are many stalls and shops along the bridge, and it is quite lively at night.

The bluestone bridge is quite old, with small shops on both sides. It is very nice.

It's a short stone bridge. There are many old people and women wearing ethnic costumes here. It is not recommended to take pictures of them or walk over to take photos with them, because you have to pay for it, 20 yuan each time, and my friend was charged this way.

One of the must-see attractions in Shuhe, it is smooth, ancient and full of history.

Many places boast bridges named after the "Qinglong" (Qinglong) symbol, though many are no longer in existence or have changed their appearance. Shuhe also boasts a stone bridge named Qinglong Bridge, still in its original form. A bridge is a path across a river, supported by both banks. Time, like a chisel, has sculpted the Qinglong Bridge into a historical monument. The stones of the bridge are mottled and translucent, yet it feels reassuringly solid to walk on. It's said that the city's overpass is now in danger of damage! This bridge is 400 years old!

It's just a stone bridge with the Qinglong River flowing underneath.

Qinglong River is nice, not crowded, suitable for handsome men and beautiful women to take photos, as well as wedding photos. By the way, there is no water in the river.

Built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Dashi Bridge faces Jubao Mountain and is considered a landmark of Shuhe. It's also a must-go spot on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. The Qinglong Bridge's deck is cratered, but weathering reveals that the stone has been polished to a bright, smooth finish. Standing here, you might even hear the echo of horse hooves. Beneath the bridge flows a clear stream, originating from a nearby source. Surrounding the bridge are lush trees. In winter, you'll find crowds of people sitting on either side of the bridge, basking in the sun, chatting, and watching the travelers passing by on the road of time.

There's a small pub called Fengzi on the right side of Qinglong Bridge. The owner is a man with a story to tell, and it's so relaxing to drink there. He's also a Rong fan, so happy. Fengge is also involved in charity work and has taken photos with many celebrities. We really share the same aspirations when it comes to volunteer education!

Shuhe isn't very big, so finding Qinglong Bridge is easy. I remember seeing a group of kids on Qinglong Bridge asking tourists questions, like they were doing a survey. They asked, "Sister, have you read any books recently? What are the titles?" So cute.

The Qinglong Bridge I'd been searching for for so long turned out to be a stone bridge. The stones on the bridge have been weathered by the sun and rain, and polished smooth and shiny by the passage of time. Actually, I'm just reminding you to be careful not to slip.

It's a good place for taking photos. Many people take wedding photos here. It's a little far from Sifang Street and there are very few people.

Qinglong Bridge is located in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang. It was built during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty more than 400 years ago. The bridge is 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 4 meters high. It is the oldest and largest stone arch bridge in the Lijiang Basin. It is built of bluestone. It was the ancient Tea Horse Road. The bridge surface is flat, which is convenient for merchants and horse caravans to travel. Qinglong Bridge is more of historical significance and is not very ornamental.

I just passed by this bridge casually at first, but later I thought it was well built. But don't walk on it wearing high heels, it's very uncomfortable.

I personally think it's nothing special, just pieces of stone on top. But it feels like pure natural stone, which has been polished for many years and the surface has been polished.

Hundreds of years of baptism have made it ancient and old, with weeds growing between the stones, making it look a little mottled and old, but it still maintains a solemn and heavy feeling.

The brilliance of time-honored light blends perfectly with the hazy morning light, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. The long history of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road is embodied on this stone bridge.

After hundreds of years of weathering, this ancient stone bridge has become mottled and aged, but it still retains its heroic aura and solemnity. Standing on the bridge, the sound of the heavy horse hooves and the melodious tunes of the horse drivers along the Ancient Tea Horse Road seems to linger in your ears.

In the ancient city, it looks very historical, with large blue bricks, and many people take pictures on them. The river below is very clear.

It's okay, it depends on your mood and team. The scenery is good.

Qinglong Bridge is the most beautiful place in Shuhe Ancient Town. In a short time, you can see many couples leaving beautiful records here.

The largest stone bridge in Dayan and Shuhe. The scenery upstream of the stone bridge to Jiuding Longtan is super beautiful, just like being in a primeval forest. I believe that photography enthusiasts can take many wonderful works.

I've been in Shuhe for over a month, but I've been so lazy I haven't really been out exploring or taking photos. I've just been sitting quietly in the sun. This is probably the difference between tourism and travel. Qinglong Bridge is a popular spot for photoshoots and the like. Tourism-related culture is truly strong these days, and there are numerous photography studios within the ancient town—there's always one for you. Qinglong Bridge, near Sifang Street, is located north of the ancient town, far from the main gate. The road is paved with smooth, polished bluestone slabs. From the bridge, you can gaze north at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are guitarists, postcard sellers, and even the occasional artist. In short, in the heart of Lijiang, in the heart of the colorful clouds, everything is beautiful.

Shuhe's Qinglong Bridge, sculpted over 400 years, lies like an old man, quietly recounting the history of Shuhe to visitors. It's said that Xu Xiake once walked across this bridge, leaving a deep impression on him. Today, the Qinglong Bridge boasts a smooth, translucent stone surface, yet offers a remarkably firm feeling. The entire bridge, 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, is built entirely of stone. To the west of the bridge lies Jubao Mountain. The clear stream beneath the bridge flows from a nearby source, and the bridge is surrounded by lush greenery. Standing on the bridge, you might even hear the echoing sound of camel bells from a caravan.

An old road on the Tea Horse Road. The water in the river has dried up. But the scenery on both sides is very good. Many people take wedding photos here.

The winter afternoon sun is warm. Strolling slowly in Shuhe Ancient Town, you can take a break here when you are tired, watching tourists walking leisurely across the bridge, and feeling the breeze from the river gently brushing your cheeks. It is so beautiful and happy!

It is just a bridge, but because it has a special meaning to Shuhe, many people come here.

An ancient bridge in Shuhe Ancient Town. The mottled stone slab bridge looks particularly abrupt in the increasingly new ancient town. Sitting on the bridge, watching people coming and going, let time stop for a while.

The smooth stone bridge, with a series of horse hoof prints left on it, feels similar to the big stone bridge in Lijiang, except that there are fewer grandmas in ethnic costumes.

One of the Eight Scenic Spots - Qinglong Bridge, Yanliu Ping Bridge

Looking at this, I actually feel that these are all masterpieces of literati and poets!

The quaint old stone bridge attracted many people to stop and watch. The stones on the bridge are very slippery, so please be careful.

The bluestone bridge deck has become mottled after centuries of wind and rain, but it retains its solemnity and heroic spirit. Standing on this quaint bridge, I'm reminded of the girl holding an oil-paper umbrella. Have you ever seen her? I hope you do.

This Qinglong Bridge may be quite old and not as grand as imagined.

The stone road before the bridge is very interesting. It happened to be drizzling that day, and it was evening, it felt like going back to ancient times.

Today, at the Qinglong Bridge in Shuhe, villagers go here to make a living, and tourists come here to show off their figures. It is indeed the case that new people and old people are upstream of the bridge, the water flows endlessly, and the old bridge is a witness.

Time is a chisel that has carved Qinglong Bridge into a piece of history. The stones on the bridge are mottled and translucent, but it feels very solid when you walk on it. It is said that there are hidden dangers in the city's overpasses now. Bridge, can you bear the weight for 400 years?

At 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high, Qinglong Bridge is built entirely of stone and is considered the largest of Lijiang's ancient stone bridges, demonstrating the importance of Shuhe in the economic and cultural landscape of Lijiang's history. The Qinglong Bridge's deck, weathered by centuries of wind and rain, has aged and become mottled, yet it retains its heroic aura and solemnity. Standing here, you might even hear the echo of horse hooves.

There's a story here: Tibetan Buddhist master Ge Ma Ma, chasing a demon, crossed from here to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in one step, leaving behind an immortal footprint on the bridge. In spring, the willow trees along the bridge sprout new buds, like smoke and gauze, as if green waves are about to surge onto the bridge. This is another of Shuhe's eight scenic spots: "Smoke Willows and Flat Bridge."

The bridge deck has become mottled and old after hundreds of years of wind and rain, but it has not lost its heroic spirit and heaviness.

This is the darling of countless wedding photography. Basically, there are several groups taking photos here every day. It's good.

The bluestone slabs have a very "flavorful" feel to them. I quite like this feeling. The scenery ahead is also very beautiful! "You are watching the scenery on the bridge, and the people watching the scenery are watching you on the bridge."

The famous attractions in Shuhe Ancient Town are Qinglong Bridge and Baima Dragon Pond, but I didn't go there. Qinglong Bridge is also a historical site. However, it is said on the Internet that Qinglong Bridge at night is more impressive. You can see the moon shining on the flowing water below, accompanied by the willow catkins around, which is a very beautiful scene.

Seeing this bridge reminds people of the scene of lovers' date. It is very quaint.

Qinglong Bridge was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and has a history of more than 400 years. To its west is Jubao Mountain, and the central axis of Qinglong Bridge faces Jubao Mountain. It was designed by the Mu chieftain and is also a landmark building during the heyday of the Mu chieftain.

An ancient stone bridge, the stones of Qinglong Bridge have been worn smooth by time. From the bridge, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain under the blue sky, and the water flows clear below. The remaining barley racks on the bridge side, where grain was once dried, stand silently, and the valley is full of imagination!

In Shuhe Ancient Town, the Qinglong Bridge is a great place for photos. It is also a symbol of Shuhe Ancient Town. The most enjoyable thing about Shuhe Ancient Town is sitting on the bridge, listening to the flowing water below, looking at the blue sky and white clouds, and enjoying the pleasant sunshine without any interruptions. At this moment, you will find that you have become one with Shuhe.

Passing by this bridge, there are green trees on one side and blue sky and white clouds on the other side. It is a good place to take pictures~~~

Qinglong Bridge is said to be the filming location for many movies. When we went there, there were newlyweds taking photos.