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Origin of Shanghai Jiuqu Bridge

Jiuqu Bridge is a scenic spot belonging to Yu Garden.

Yu Garden, located in Huangpu District in the center of Shanghai, was a private garden in the Ming Dynasty, which was built in 1559 and fully demonstrated the architectural and design style of China classical gardens. You need to buy tickets to visit the Yuyuan Garden, and more tourists just appreciate the Jiuqu Bridge in front of the Yuyuan Garden, because it is a free attraction that can't be missed.

The Jiuqu Bridge, which was designated as an off-site scenic spot, was originally a wooden bridge, but it was converted into a cement bridge in the 192s. It is not only a functional setting for connecting the lakeshore and pedestrians, but also an important landscape on the water. Taking the name of "Nine Curves", the bridge not only has the feeling of twists and turns, but also has an auspicious and noble artistic conception.

As the name implies, the zigzag bridge means that the bridge * * * is divided into nine twists and turns. "Nine" is the largest singular number in numbers. In ancient times, it was said that "nine is one" and "the ninth five-year plan is the highest", and the zigzag bridge implies good luck.

among the scenic spots all over the country, there are many zigzag bridges, but in the eyes of Shanghainese, the zigzag bridge in Yuyuan Garden is the most tasteful, with 14 meters long. Yuyuan Jiuqu Bridge was built in the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. It was originally a wooden bridge, but it was changed to a cement bridge in the 192s due to a fire at the Chenghuang Temple.

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Shanghai Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden area is called "Shanghai Root" and is a unique cultural symbol and business card of Shanghai. ? "Y" means peace and antai. It was named "Yuyuan Garden", which means "Yue Yue". Yu Garden is located at No.218 Anren Street, northeast of the old city of Shanghai. The southwest of Yuyuan Garden is connected with the God Temple and Yuyuan Garden Shopping Center in the old city. Temples, cities and gardens are integrated, integrating Miao temples, folk customs, leisure, shopping, food, sightseeing and cultural activities. ? Yu Garden was originally a private garden in Ming Dynasty. It was built between Jiajing and Wanli of Ming Dynasty, and has a history of more than 45 years. ?

After liberation, Yu Garden was properly protected. The reporter of Pengmei News Agency learned from the local history office of Huangpu District in Shanghai that in 1956, with the approval of the municipal government, special funds were allocated and a special group was organized directly under it. Cultural bureau. Shanghai Tongji University School of Civil Engineering, construction experts and skilled craftsmen were hired. ?

The Yuyuan Garden was completely restored. The restoration lasted for five years, and millions of RMB were invested. The destroyed ancient buildings such as Sanfangtang, Yuhuatang, Huijinglou and Jiushixuan were repaired and rebuilt, the muddy pond was dredged, and a large number of trees and flowers were planted to connect with Yu Garden and Inner Garden. The restored Yuyuan Gate was moved from the original Anren Street to the southwest of the park. In addition to the scenic spots outside the park, such as Lotus Pond, Heart Pavilion and Jiuqu Bridge, there are 48 scenic spots in the park. It is divided into eastern, western, central and internal parks. In September 1961, Yu Garden was officially opened to the public. ? Today's Yuyuan Garden covers an area of more than 3 acres, and most of its initial scale has been restored.

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