What are the types of bridges in ancient gardens in China?

1. 1 Step bridge is a kind of timberwork, which is a special type of garden bridge. The garden, also called Dianqiao or Jumping Pier, is a natural stone scattered on streams and shallows. With the continuous development of gardens, pavilion cloth no longer only uses natural stone, but also includes other materials and shapes. Its application scope has also expanded accordingly. Specifically, listening supplement includes natural listening supplement and conventional listening supplement. Natural pavilion mainly refers to the step bridge arranged with natural stone; Regular ting cloth is carved with stone or cut into round, square, stump, lotus leaf and other shapes with water-resistant materials. 2 Pingqiao Pingqiao, also known as beam bridge and span bridge, is a bridge supported by piers at a horizontal distance, and then a cross beam is erected to tile the deck. Generally arranged in rivers and streams in the garden, on the water surface with smaller width or on the water surface with wider depth. For example, Zhiyu Bridge in Beijing Summer Palace Humorous Garden is a flat bridge, which is close to the water and can watch fish at close range. 3 Arch Bridges There are many forms of arch bridges, including single arch, three arches and continuous multi-arches. The arch bridge has a unique landscaping effect in the garden because of its beautiful shape of "Changhong lying, reflection in a ring", and it is also favored by landscape workers. 4 Curved Bridge Curved Bridge is a unique bridge form in the garden, so it is also called "Garden Bridge". This bridge is one of the channels for tourists to enjoy the scenery in the garden. "Scenery is better than curve", so the angle of curved bridge can form a broken line that swings back and forth and looks around, thus achieving the effect of prolonging the landscape and expanding the landscape picture. As the saying goes, "the garden road is always full of songs, and the flat bridge is more folded." 5 Pavilion Bridges and Covered Bridges Bridges Bridges with pavilions and covered bridges are called Pavilion Bridges or Covered Bridges, which can provide shade for tourists and increase the shape changes of the bridges. Pavilion Bridge, such as Santan in Hangzhou West Lake, has a triangular pavilion at the corner of the middle section of the curved bridge, which skillfully uses the corner space and gives visitors a rest space.