Huanxiu Bridge

Address: Huanxiu Bridge, Xitang Town, Jiashan County Cost: 0 yuan

It is the highest bridge in Xitang. There is a couplet on it: The boat passes through the jade ring, and people walk on the rainbow belt.

It describes two ways to cross the bridge. I was lucky enough to try both.

People walk on the rainbow belt:

The boat passed through the jasper ring:

Standing on Qiaoshan, you can have a panoramic view of the entire beauty of Xitang.

Huanxiu Bridge, built in the Ming Dynasty, spans the Xiaotong and Beicui weirs of the time and is the oldest high bridge in Xitang Town. Legend has it that on clear days, standing atop the bridge, one could gaze northward at the green hills bordering Taihu Lake. A couplet depicts the two ways to cross the bridge: "Boats pass through a jade ring, while people walk on a rainbow ribbon." This bridge serves as the most important thoroughfare connecting the Misty Corridor and West Street. Standing on the bridge, gazing east and west, one can take in the ancient charm of both banks.

An ancient, high-arched stone bridge sits in the heart of Xitang Ancient Town, attracting a large crowd. Sitting on the bridge railings, you can soak in the waterside atmosphere. The reflections are especially beautiful in the early morning when the water is still.

Huanxiu Bridge was built in 1581, spanning the Xiaotong and Beicui weirs of that time. It was the earliest high bridge in Xitang Town. The stone arch bridge was rebuilt in 1997.

A famous scenic spot in Xitang, you can take pictures of the sunrise, and the night view is also beautiful!

Huanxiu Bridge was built in the seventh year of Dade in the Yuan Dynasty (1303 AD). It was funded by Cheng, the wife of Luo Huanxiu, the 17th ancestor of the Later Luo family. It was an important transportation route from Xiuning to Xucun and Shexian in ancient times.

Standing on Huanxiu Bridge and looking at Xitang, several covered boats in the distance were gathered together, and from a distance it looked a bit like a wedding procession.

A very poetic bridge with couplets on both sides. The east couplet reads: "Boats pass through the jade ring, people walk on the rainbow." The west couplet reads: "People come and go across the water, their shadows swaying on the moon." A small boat full of cormorants paddles underneath, very poetic.

To get from the north bank of the Xitang River to the south bank of West Street, you must pass through Huanxiu Bridge. This arch bridge was first built in the ninth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1581) and is said to be the earliest high bridge among the 27 ancient bridges in Xitang.

It’s just a bridge! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

This is called Huanxiu Bridge. There are so many bridges in Xitang that I can’t remember them all.

When visiting Xitang Water Village, you must spend a night in a waterside inn to experience the night life of the Jiangnan water village.

The shape is elegant and beautiful, and the scene here is particularly appropriate to describe it with the duet on the bridge: "The boat passes through the jade ring, and people walk on the rainbow belt."

Looking east from Huanxiu Bridge, you can enjoy an excellent view. It is symmetrical with Yongning Bridge and is also one of the best camera positions in Xitang.

I visited Xitang on a road trip in April 2008. Back then, it was still a relatively newly developed old town, with buildings beginning to take shape, few tourists, and simple folk customs. In early spring, with the warmth and blossoms, the town seemed even more tranquil and elegant when I woke up early in the morning, strolling through the streets before the tourists arrived. Walking through the narrow bluestone-paved alleys in the rain, the faint fragrance of rapeseed flowers wafting through the damp air, I was deeply captivated by this ancient town.



Here are the photos I took at that time. You can see how much it has changed.

This is probably the most famous bridge in Xitang Scenic Area. Whether tourists are traveling in a group or on their own, this is the bridge they are most likely to see.

The stone arch bridge connecting West Street and Misty Rain Corridor is a relatively high arch bridge. The top of the bridge overlooks the scenery of Xitang.

There are many such bridges in the ancient town, and they are all similar, nothing special.

Built in 1581 (the ninth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty), it spanned the Xiaotong and Beicui weirs, making it Xitang Town's oldest high bridge. Legend has it that on clear days, standing atop the bridge, one could gaze northward at the green mountains bordering Taihu Lake. The stone arch bridge was rebuilt in 1997. A couplet depicts the two ways to cross the bridge: "Boats pass through the jade ring, while people walk on the rainbow." This couplet is inspired by the couplet on Zhaozhou Bridge in Hebei: "Water flows through the jade ring, while people walk on the back of a blue dragon."

It’s a good place to take photos, but there are a lot of people!

The most beautiful view of Xitang is from the Huanxiu Bridge, with the Misty Corridor on one side and the buildings of West Street on the other. At night, the Huanxiu Bridge will appear even more beautiful.

It seems to be the highest bridge. Standing on the top of the bridge, you can see the scenery of the entire river. It is very beautiful, especially in the early morning and evening.

I think it is the most beautiful place in Xitang and very suitable for taking photos

This Huanxiu Bridge is newly built and basically maintains its original appearance. It is very majestic and beautiful.

This is the bridge I walked on most often in Xitang. As soon as I got off the bridge, I was right at the Misty Corridor, with the Qiantang people's houses next to it. The greenery of the small bridge was reflected in the water, and the scene was so beautiful that I almost couldn't help but take a couple of photos.

Huanxiu Bridge, built in 1581 (the ninth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty), is Xitang Town's oldest high bridge. Personally, I think it's one of Xitang's most beautiful attractions. It's a small bridge with a distinct Xitang feel, offering a sense of tranquility and tranquility. Many tourists take photos on the bridge (if you want to take good photos, it's best to wait until it's deserted; it was incredibly crowded when I went). Wait until spring, when the willow trees have sprouted, and you'll find it a truly stunning example of Jiangnan scenery. Forgive my limited photography skills... The photo is from the bridge.

Huanxiu Bridge is part of the ancient town. Next to the bridge was originally a garden temple. In the temple there was a ginkgo tree from the Ming Dynasty, which is more than 400 years old.

Xitang Town has no shortage of bridges, small bridges, flowing water and houses.

There are couplets on both sides of Huanxiu Bridge. The east one reads: "Boats pass through the jade ring, people walk on the rainbow." The west one reads: "The shadows above and below sway on the waves, the moon at the bottom, people come and go in the water." This is a perfect photo spot, with panoramic views of small bridges, flowing water, and houses.

Walk, stop, look, eat, play, and look around. There are heads everywhere and the scenery is nice.

The tallest of the 27 ancient bridges in Xitang Ancient Town, the bridge is exquisitely crafted and has been preserved intact after hundreds of years. It is known as "Crouching Dragon Lingbo, Rainbow Flying Across".

It has the characteristics of a water town, is a very lively place, and is also a key scenic spot where no tickets are required.

Huanxiu Bridge is quite distinctive among the small bridges in Xitang, especially the couplet on it: The boat passes through the jade ring, and people walk on the rainbow belt.

The beauty of Xitang can be summed up in three words: quiet, peaceful and elegant.

A stone arch bridge built in the Ming Dynasty. The location of the bridge is very good. Standing on the bridge to enjoy the scenery and looking around 360 degrees, you can see different scenery; small boats are floating on the quiet water, and there are old houses, water pavilions, and long corridors on both sides. Willows are swaying on the shore, and the large semicircular bridge arch forms a large circle in the reflection on the water. The seemingly simple stone bridge has provided convenience for locals and tourists coming and going for hundreds of years, and has been frozen by countless lenses and brushes at different seasons and times. Looking over here, a standard Jiangnan water town scenery is fascinating.

Huanxiu Bridge is one of the bridges in Xitang with a relatively high arch, and it is also one of the few bridges connecting West Street to the Misty Rain Corridor across the street.

The best time to stand on Huangxiu Bridge to enjoy the scenery is in the morning. The mist in the morning and the buildings along the river are very impressive.

Xitang's business card location, there are many people on the bridge and the scenery is beautiful

Among the large and small bridges, this one is not particularly outstanding, but the water plants beside the bridge are very nice. When you pass by by boat, you can see the tender green water plants and feel like you are in the Jiangnan water village.

A very famous bridge connecting West Street and Misty Corridor, it is the "transportation hub" of Xitang.

People walk on Huanxiu Bridge and pass under Wuchuan Bridge.

Taking photos on the Huanxiu Bridge is particularly impressive, showing the misty Jiangnan scenery.

Huanxiu Bridge is located on Yangxiujing River, connecting to Misty Rain Corridor in the east and West Street in the south. The bridge is arched and very beautiful.

Huanxiu Bridge connects the Misty Corridor and the bustling West Street. Standing on the top of the bridge and overlooking the water town, you can see layers of gray walls and white tiles, and two rows of big red lanterns hanging high by the river, which is a beautiful sight.

Huanxiu Bridge is the westernmost bridge leading from the Misty Rain Corridor to West Street, making it a very crowded place. Its stone arch makes it the tallest bridge in Xitang. Standing on the top can be a bit dangerous when crowded. The bridge is wide enough for pleasure boats to pass under it. Lush trees line the bridge's edge. The famous Guan Laotai stinky tofu shop is also located near the bridge.

Walking from the Misty Corridor, we arrived here. It turned out to be the Huanxiu Bridge. It is a very beautiful view. Every bridge in Xitang looks the same, but in fact, it has its own unique features.

Small bridges and flowing water. May time stand still. With you, with you, everything will be beautiful!

One of the characteristic bridges in Xitang, it is beautiful to stand on the bridge and enjoy the scenery.

The bridge is very beautiful at night. I feel that Xitang has the most bridges. Huanxiu Bridge is also a must-go place to various important scenic spots.

A trip with my closest college bestie, which we talked about for many years but never realized, finally took place. The water and streets are the same Jiangnan water town, but the mood is different. We agreed to always be good sisters. This is also the first time I remember that I stayed in that inn.

Anjing Bridge is located in the west section of Xitang Misty Corridor. From a distance or close up, you can see the South Bank Inn from the bridge.

The water towns in the south of the Yangtze River are all full of small bridges and flowing water, so I really forgot the name of the bridge I walked on. I just walked across it and appreciated the beautiful scenery around it.

Built in 1581 (the ninth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty), it spanned the Xiaotong and Beicui weirs of that time and was the earliest high bridge in Xitang Town.

The highest bridge in Xitang is Huanxiu Bridge, and the room I stayed in was just 10 meters away from it.

The ancient town has the characteristics of a water town, and we live next to the bridge

Huanxiu Bridge was first built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that on clear days, standing atop the bridge, one could gaze northward at the green mountains bordering Taihu Lake. A couplet describing the two ways to cross the bridge reads: "Boats pass through a jade ring, while people walk on a rainbow ribbon."

Huanxiu Bridge connects the Misty Corridor with the bustling West Street and is the only way from the corridor to Shipinong. Whether it's sunny, rainy, or even at night, standing atop the bridge and gazing out at the layered whitewashed walls and black tiles, bright red lanterns hanging high, and black-sailed boats slowly swaying on the river creates a truly romantic scene.

The rainbow is beautiful and just right.

During the Spring Festival, the Huanxiu Bridge was as crowded as a can of sardines. If you were not careful, you would be pushed into the water. It was really uncomfortable.

Walking along the narrow Shipi Lane, I wasn't impressed by the owner's introduction. But when I reached Huanxiu Bridge and looked around, I felt Xitang coming right at me. My heart was struck, and I turned back to my husband and said, "I love it here!" The scattered, white-walled houses, full of history, stood quietly on both sides of the river. Strings of red lanterns dotted on the eaves added a touch of color to the black and white. Although it was a crowded weekend, the town's tranquility preserved its inner peace. I was immediately drawn in and felt it was worth the trip.

The ancient stone bridge and the porches of the surrounding buildings have formed an overall picture scroll, which is an indispensable and important part of the picture scroll!

It was almost six o'clock when we returned to Huanxiu Bridge. By then, it was gradually getting dark. Lanterns were lit in the ancient houses on both sides of the river. The tiles on the houses were covered with a thick layer of snow, and their reflections were reflected in the river. The passing tourist boats created long ripples, breaking the tranquil surface of the river, which was particularly beautiful. We stood on Huanxiu Bridge, quietly admiring this beautiful scenery. Time seemed to stand still, and we forgot to press the shutter.

The scenery is beautiful, and you can appreciate the charm of Xitang Water Town while standing on the bridge.

Huanxiu Bridge: Built in 1581, it is the tallest bridge in Xitang Ancient Town. The stone arch bridge itself is very beautiful. There are several tall willow and elm trees on both sides of the bridge. In the bright moonlight, the reflections of the bridge piers and swaying leaves on the water are very beautiful.

Among the many bridges, Huanxiu Bridge resembles an elegant poem. Its semicircular arch and its reflection in the water merge into a jade ring, a scene that reads, "Boats pass through the jade ring, people walk on a rainbow." "Travelers cross the water, their shadows above and below meeting the moon at the bottom of the waves." Standing at the bridgehead, gazing at the reflection in the water, I wanted to immerse myself in this poetic scene. I thought, if I had a flute, it would be just the right fit.

This is the bridge with the most beautiful name and the best scenery in Xitang. It is the best place to watch the Misty Corridor at night.

A long corridor and antique buildings make people linger and indulge in them...

A scene in Xitang, steeped in history. It's a small town, so you'll need to walk across this bridge many times. Walking across it reminded me of Kong Yiji.

The eye-catching window, on a sunny day it feels like you are walking in a painting...

This bridge is the highest in Xitang. You can take photos of Xitang on this bridge, which can be seen on many websites. The scenery is unique.

The first bridge I walked on after entering the city seemed unremarkable because I was still not fully recovered. But when I stood on the bridge, I found it was truly breathtakingly beautiful.

Each small bridge reveals the grace and beauty of the Jiangnan town. Each bridge represents a story.

There are many bridges in Xitang, but I never noticed their names except for the Songzi Laifeng Bridge. Looking back at the few photos I have, I found that the bridge near where we lived was called Huanxiu Bridge.