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What are the famous bridges in ancient China?

The famous bridges built in ancient China are: Lugou Bridge, Guangji Bridge, Wu Ting Bridge, Zhao Zhouqiao, Anping Bridge and so on.

Lugouqiao 1

Lugou Bridge, also known as Lugou Bridge, is located in Yongding River, Fengtai District, Beijing. Named after crossing Lugou River (Yongding River), it is an existing ancient stone arch bridge in Beijing.

2. Guangji Bridge

Guangji Bridge, namely Chaozhou Guangji Bridge, was called Jikang Bridge, Dinghou Bridge and Jichuan Bridge in ancient times, commonly known as Xiangzi Bridge, also known as Chaozhou Xiangzi Bridge. It is located outside the East Gate of Chaozhou Ancient City, Guangdong Province, across the Hanjiang River, connecting the east and west banks, and integrating beam bridges, pontoons and arch bridges. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Chaozhou.

3. Wu Ting Bridge

Wuting Bridge, alias lianhua bridge, is a bridge in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, which is located on the waterway of Slender West Lake. It is one of the landmark buildings in Yangzhou, one of the top ten famous bridges in ancient China, and is known as "the most beautiful bridge in China".

4. Zhao Zhouqiao

Zhao Zhouqiao is a stone arch bridge, located on the Nanwei River in Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It was named after Zhao 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.

5. Anping Bridge

Anping Bridge, formerly known as Wuli Bridge, Xiqiao Bridge and Anhai Bridge, is a bridge connecting Jinjiang City and Nan 'an City in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. It is the longest medieval beam stone bridge in the world and the longest existing harbor stone bridge in China. It is a masterpiece of ancient bridge architecture and enjoys the reputation of "the longest bridge in the world".