Zhao Zhouqiao's information

Zhao Zhouqiao, a stone arch bridge located on the South River of Zhaoxian County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, was named after Zhaoxian County and was called Zhaozhou in ancient times.

Locals call it Dashiqiao to distinguish it from Yongtong Bridge (Xiaoshiqiao) outside the west gate of the city. Zhao Zhouqiao was built in Sui Dynasty, designed and built by craftsmen, and was later named Anji Bridge by Zhao and renamed.

Zhao Zhouqiao is the largest span and the most intact single-hole open-shouldered stone arch bridge in the world. Its unique construction technology 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, rigorous and elegant stone carving style of Sui Dynasty. The pattern of the bridge body is finely carved and has high artistic value.

Zhao Zhouqiao occupies an important position in the history of bridge architecture in China, and has a far-reaching influence on bridge architecture in the world. On March 4th, 196 1 Anji Bridge (Dashiqiao) was announced by the people of China and the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. [4]2065 438+00, Zhao Zhouqiao Scenic Area was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.