Luoyang Bridge

Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge is China's first cross-sea Dashi Bridge. It was built in 1053 and it took six years to complete. The stone bridge is 1,200 meters long and 5 meters wide. There are 44 piers and there are handrails on both sides of the bridge. After thousands of years of wind and rain, there are only 31 bridge piers left in Shiqiao, which is 1188 meters long. At the time of the bridge, the craftsmen thought of using the specialty of Quanzhou, the oyster. Oysters are characterized by two shells, one shell attached to the rock or another oyster, which are joined together, and the other shell is covered with its own software. Moreover, the oysters have a strong ability to reproduce, and they are not perforated. Once they are glued with the stone, they can not be shoveled with a shovel. Craftsmen facilitate the use of this characteristic of oysters to consolidate the bridge base. In a few years, the oysters connected scattered stones and stones into a whole. Luoyang Bridge has not been scattered for thousands of years. It can be said that oysters have played a huge role, of course, because of the wisdom of artisans. This design is a major innovation in the history of architecture.

Today, I walked down to Luoyang Bridge and my mom took a picture for me. This is the pioneer of the "skull-shaped foundation" in modern bridge engineering. It was initiated by Cai Yu, the great calligrapher of the Song Dynasty in Quanzhou County. However, his "Wananqiao" inscription, I forgot to read it, ah ah ah Ah, OCD patients will probably come again later.

Firecracker flowers bloom to bid the old year farewell, and the spring breeze brings warmth to the Tusu wine. Don't just squeeze into Quanzhou's West Street when you come to Quanzhou, Luoyang Bridge nearby is really worth a visit, especially the entire wall of firecracker flowers, which is not only beautiful but also signifies good luck for the New Year. - Photo taken at Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou, which is the 'Luoyang Bridge' written by Mr. Yu Guangzhong at the age of 83, How many springs have the Albizia flowers bloomed How many years have the east and west towers faced each other How many people have crossed the Luoyang Bridge How many ships have sailed out of Quanzhou Bay Now it's my turn to walk on the bridge... Luoyang Bridge is the earliest surviving large stone beam bridge over the sea, built during the Song Dynasty, and is one of the four famous ancient bridges in China. - 🚌Luoyang Bridge is about half an hour's drive from Quanzhou city center, you can take bus K502 from the Bell Tower to Luoyang Bridge South. 🎫Free, open all day. 💐The firecracker flower wall is at the entrance of the village south of Luoyang Bridge, navigate to 'Zhonghui Cai Gong Temple'. 🌇Luoyang Bridge is beautiful at sunset, with vast wetlands and water plants on one side, and many waterbirds. 🌊I went in the morning when the tide was low and the tidal flats were exposed, but Luoyang Bridge is actually more beautiful during high tide.

🌈 'You Shen' is a traditional folk custom in the southeastern coastal areas, which started in the Southern Song Dynasty. During the New Year, festive holidays, or the birthdays of various gods, the deities of all sizes are invited out of the temples to tour around the region. Firecrackers are set off in every household they pass by, as a way to drive away evil spirits and pray for blessings‼️ 🌟 At Luoyang Bridge, it was my first time experiencing 'You Shen'. It was truly a joyous occasion for both gods and humans, with loud gongs and drums, and firecrackers accompanying us along the way🧨. It's been a long time since I've seen such a lively event, the atmosphere was bursting with excitement, and the festive spirit was in full swing‼️ ⚠️ Luoyang Bridge is divided into Qiaonan Village and Luoyang Village, so I was very lucky to participate in the 'You Shen' event twice in one day, in the afternoon at Qiaonan Village, and in the evening at Luoyang Village☺️

In Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China, there is an ancient bridge from the Song Dynasty called Luoyang Bridge, also known as Wan'an Bridge. It is a bridge that connects the Taiwanese Investment Zone and Luojiang District within Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. It is located above the Luoyang River waterway and is a famous large stone bridge that spans the sea. It is known as the 'Number One Bridge in the Sea' and is one of the 'Four Famous Bridges' in ancient times.

What have you missed about Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge? An article to understand the first bridge in the sea Famous Taiwanese writer Yu Guangzhong, who is originally from Quanzhou, once wrote a poem for Luoyang Bridge: How many springs have the thornbush flowers bloomed, how many years have the east and west towers been looking at each other, how many people have walked over Luoyang Bridge, how many ships have sailed out of Quanzhou Bay, now it's my turn to walk on the bridge, from the ancient banyan at the bridgehead to the north bank, from Caigong Temple to Caigong stone statue, one foot stepped on the Northern Song Dynasty...... Luoyang Bridge is the earliest existing sea-crossing beam stone bridge, known as the first bridge in the sea, a world cultural heritage. In the fifth year of Huangyou of the Song Dynasty (1053), Cai Xiang, the governor of Quanzhou, presided over the construction In the Ming Wanli earthquake, Quanzhou, apart from the east and west towers of Kaiyuan Temple, only Luoyang Bridge was intact. So there is a saying in Quanzhou: stand like the east and west towers, lie like Luoyang Bridge Luoyang Bridge is not only a bridge, but also a historical and cultural heritage area! Today we recommend a citywalk walking route from south to north across Luoyang Bridge Caigong Temple, there is a couplet at the door: Driving the bridge, the world is old, leaving the pen, the ghosts and gods are shocked There are traditional clay sculptures of the three kings. The three kings are peonies, phoenixes, and unicorns. But these are invisible in the world. The three little kings are lions, golden chickens, and roses On the right side of the statue of Cai Xiang in the temple, there is a Wan'an Bridge record stele (i.e., Luoyang Bridge), one of the ten three absolute steles. The inscription is concise, the calligraphy is exquisite, and the carving is vivid, which is the three absolute. The words were written by Cai Xiang himself, and the most famous Shangguan family carved it at that time On both sides there is a couplet: Five admonitions to the country, the past fragrance type hangs in the history book; Wan'an saves the people, the ancient road of this morning is solemnly watched. The signature is written by Ouyang Xiu There is a small hall in the back, which displays a large number of stone bridge components and stone carvings Qing Dynasty official style mansion, the standard appearance of old houses in Quanzhou, with brick carvings on both sides The Land Temple is unique. The Land Temple and the boulder are integrated. The statue of the Land God is carved on the boulder, and then the temple is built in front of the boulder Liu's ancestral hall, the entire village where the ancestral hall is located is surnamed Liu. The stone carvings of the ancestral hall are unique, with four stories of loyalty, filial piety, chastity, and righteousness. They are Zhuge Jinbiao, Wang Yunsiqin, Su Wumuyang, and Qinhe Huanxiang. Carved on both sides above the gate Yuqing Building, a very exquisite Fanzi Building. Can visit freely The bridgehead and the approach bridge, there are two stone towers on the left and right of the bridgehead, built with the bridge There is a small island called Zhongting at the end of the approach bridge, which is where the ancient Wan'an Ferry is located. There used to be many archways, stone towers, stone tablets, and cliff carvings here. It records various stories and reputations of Luoyang Bridge, and there are still many left Luoyang Bridge Main Bridge The piers of Luoyang Bridge are like ship heads, which can reduce the impact of water flow. There is a raft foundation underwater, and a large number of oysters breed in the stone cracks to consolidate the foundation and piers. When Luoyang Bridge was built, it was said that Cai Xiang wrote a letter, ordering the sea water to ebb for three days to lay the foundation The body of the bridge is built with large stones, more than 8 meters long and 0.6 meters thick Moonlight Bodhisattva, there is a treasure box printing tower on the side of the bridge body, which is only available in the Song Dynasty. On the side of the tower facing the water surface, you can see a very beautiful image of the Moonlight Bodhisattva

Check in at one of China's four ancient bridges, Luoyang Bridge. Luoyang Bridge is not in Quanzhou city, we drove here, parking is convenient. Luoyang Bridge is the first sea-crossing bridge in ancient times, the weather is particularly good, very sunny, need to take sun protection measures. The ancient bridge is very long, not many tourists, the whole Luoyang Bridge's piers are boat-shaped, front pointed and rear wide, can divert the impact of seawater on the bridge, and then there are some celebrity sculptures and small exhibitions on the bridge, you can take a slow look.

Luoyang Bridge, formerly known as "Wanan Bridge", was named after the ancient ferry - Wanan Ferry (also known as Luoyang Ferry) that existed here before the construction of Wanan Bridge (Luoyang Bridge). Luoyang Bridge is the earliest existing sea-crossing beam stone bridge. It is a bridge in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China, connecting the Taiwanese Investment Zone and Luojiang District. It is located above the Luoyang River waterway and is also a famous sea-crossing beam-type large stone bridge. It is known as the "first bridge in the sea" and is one of the "four famous bridges" in ancient times. During the Qingli period of the Song Dynasty (1041-1048), a pontoon bridge was built on the Luoyang River, which was often destroyed by wind and waves; in the fifth year of Huangyou of the Song Dynasty (1053 AD), Cai Xiang, the governor of Quanzhou, presided over the construction of the Luoyang Bridge; in the fourth year of Jiayou (1059 AD), the Luoyang Bridge was completed after six years, and this large stone bridge crossing the river and sea was built; in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932), the Luoyang Bridge was rebuilt into a reinforced concrete bridge deck; in the 27th year of the Republic of China (1938), the Luoyang Bridge was bombed by Japanese aircraft; in 1962, the Luoyang Bridge was repaired; in April 1963, the Luoyang Bridge was repaired and opened to traffic; in 1993, the Luoyang Bridge was fully built; in October 1996, the Luoyang Bridge restored the old bridge and opened to traffic.