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Lunar Arcs: Exploring the Elegance of Moon Bridges Around the World

A journey across the globe to discover the beauty and serenity of moon bridges. Historically found in East Asian gardens, these semi-circular bridges create a reflection that forms a perfect circle, resembling the full moon. This curated collection showcases some of the most picturesque and iconic moon bridges, revealing their harmony with nature and their significance in various cultural landscapes.

Drum Bridge
Drum Bridge

San Francisco, USA

Iconic moon bridge located at the Japanese Tea Garden

Kameido Tenjin Shrine Bridge
Kameido Tenjin Shrine Bridge

Tokyo, Japan

Famous for its wisteria festivals and its graceful arching bridge

Moon Bridge in Dahu Park
Moon Bridge in Dahu Park

Taipei, Taiwan

Renowned moon bridge featuring water reflections creating a full circle

Rikugien Garden Bridge
Rikugien Garden Bridge

Tokyo, Japan

Historical bridge in one of Tokyo's most beautiful landscape gardens

Jade Belt Bridge
Jade Belt Bridge

Beijing, China

Ornate, high-arching moon bridge at the Summer Palace

Moon Bridge at Huntington Library
Moon Bridge at Huntington Library

San Marino, USA

Elegant and peaceful moon bridge in the Chinese Garden

Engetsukyo Bridge
Engetsukyo Bridge

Tokyo, Japan

This charming moon bridge reflects beautifully on the calm waters below

Anshun Lang Bridge
Anshun Lang Bridge

Chengdu, China

Historical moon bridge offering views into local life along the riverfront

Moon Bridge at Kubota Garden
Moon Bridge at Kubota Garden

Seattle, USA

Tranquil red moon bridge within a Japanese American garden.

Humpback Bridge
Humpback Bridge

Virginia, USA

One of the oldest remaining moon bridges in the United States.

Taiko Bashi
Taiko Bashi

Kanagawa, Japan

Iconic drum-shaped moon bridge at the entrance of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, in Kamakura.

Seonyudo Bridge
Seonyudo Bridge

Seoul, South Korea

A modern steel and wood moon bridge on one of Seoul's Han River islands.

Moon Bridge at Dunedin Chinese Garden
Moon Bridge at Dunedin Chinese Garden

New Zealand

Moon bridge in New Zealand

Twenty four bridge
Twenty four bridge

Yangzhou, China

Historic moon bridge renowned for its elegance

Plaka Bridge
Plaka Bridge

Greece

A stunning example of traditional arch bridge architecture nestled in the Greek countryside.

Dingsheng Bridge
Dingsheng Bridge

Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China

An iconic bridge showcasing traditional Chinese design elements.

Moon bridge of the Japanese garden in Toulouse
Moon bridge of the Japanese garden in Toulouse

Toulouse, France

Charming moon bridge within a serene Japanese garden in the heart of Toulouse.

Kintai Bridge
Kintai Bridge

Iwakuni, Japan

A historic wooden arch bridge known for its unique construction and scenic location in Japan.

Moon bridge
Moon bridge

Liwan Qu, Guangdong, China

A picturesque moon bridge offering tranquil views in Liwan Qu, Guangdong.

West Green House Moon Gate
West Green House Moon Gate

Elegant brick gate at West Green House, a testament to classic British garden design.

Arched bridge at Moling Guanyin Garden
Arched bridge at Moling Guanyin Garden

Nanjing, China

An idyllic moon bridge within a tranquil garden space.

Moon bridge at Hamilton Gardens
Moon bridge at Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton, New Zealand

Traditional Chinese bridge in award-winning themed gardens.

Sorihashi Bridge
Sorihashi Bridge

Sumiyoshi, Japan

Charming footbridge in Sumiyoshi, known for its graceful curve and cultural significance in Japan.

Lucky Knot Bridge
Lucky Knot Bridge

Changsha, Hunan Province

A contemporary bridge in China, celebrated for its intricate design that symbolizes connection and luck.

Suocui Bridge
Suocui Bridge

Yunnan, China

Picturesque five-arch bridge in Yunnan, blending natural beauty with architectural elegance.

Hongji Bridge
Hongji Bridge

Zhejiang, China

Traditional bridge in Zhejiang, showcasing the rich heritage and engineering prowess of China.

Drum Bridge Iconic moon bridge located at the Japanese Tea Garden

Drum Bridge
Drum Bridge Iconic moon bridge located at the Japanese Tea Garden
Kameido Tenjin Shrine Bridge Famous for its wisteria festivals and its graceful arching bridge

Kameido Tenjin Shrine Bridge
Kameido Tenjin Shrine Bridge Famous for its wisteria festivals and its graceful arching bridge
Moon Bridge in Dahu Park Renowned moon bridge featuring water reflections creating a full circle

Moon Bridge in Dahu Park
Moon Bridge in Dahu Park Renowned moon bridge featuring water reflections creating a full circle
Rikugien Garden Bridge Historical bridge in one of Tokyo's most beautiful landscape gardens

Rikugien Garden Bridge
Rikugien Garden Bridge Historical bridge in one of Tokyo's most beautiful landscape gardens
Jade Belt Bridge Ornate, high-arching moon bridge at the Summer Palace

Jade Belt Bridge
Jade Belt Bridge Ornate, high-arching moon bridge at the Summer Palace
Moon Bridge at Huntington Library Elegant and peaceful moon bridge in the Chinese Garden

Moon Bridge at Huntington Library
Moon Bridge at Huntington Library Elegant and peaceful moon bridge in the Chinese Garden
Engetsukyo Bridge This charming moon bridge reflects beautifully on the calm waters below

Engetsukyo Bridge
Engetsukyo Bridge This charming moon bridge reflects beautifully on the calm waters below
Anshun Lang Bridge Historical moon bridge offering views into local life along the riverfront

Anshun Lang Bridge
Anshun Lang Bridge Historical moon bridge offering views into local life along the riverfront
Moon Bridge at Kubota Garden Tranquil red moon bridge within a Japanese American garden.

Moon Bridge at Kubota Garden
Moon Bridge at Kubota Garden Tranquil red moon bridge within a Japanese American garden.
Humpback Bridge One of the oldest remaining moon bridges in the United States.

Humpback Bridge
Humpback Bridge One of the oldest remaining moon bridges in the United States.
Taiko Bashi Iconic drum-shaped moon bridge at the entrance of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, in Kamakura.

Taiko Bashi
Taiko Bashi Iconic drum-shaped moon bridge at the entrance of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, in Kamakura.
Seonyudo Bridge A modern steel and wood moon bridge on one of Seoul's Han River islands.

Seonyudo Bridge
Seonyudo Bridge A modern steel and wood moon bridge on one of Seoul's Han River islands.
Moon Bridge at Dunedin Chinese Garden Moon bridge in New Zealand

Moon Bridge at Dunedin Chinese Garden
Moon Bridge at Dunedin Chinese Garden Moon bridge in New Zealand
Twenty four bridge Historic moon bridge renowned for its elegance

Twenty four bridge
Twenty four bridge Historic moon bridge renowned for its elegance
Plaka Bridge A stunning example of traditional arch bridge architecture nestled in the Greek countryside.

Plaka Bridge
Plaka Bridge A stunning example of traditional arch bridge architecture nestled in the Greek countryside.
Dingsheng Bridge An iconic bridge showcasing traditional Chinese design elements.

Dingsheng Bridge
Dingsheng Bridge An iconic bridge showcasing traditional Chinese design elements.
Moon bridge of the Japanese garden in Toulouse Charming moon bridge within a serene Japanese garden in the heart of Toulouse.

Moon bridge of the Japanese garden in Toulouse
Moon bridge of the Japanese garden in Toulouse Charming moon bridge within a serene Japanese garden in the heart of Toulouse.
Kintai Bridge A historic wooden arch bridge known for its unique construction and scenic location in Japan.

Kintai Bridge
Kintai Bridge A historic wooden arch bridge known for its unique construction and scenic location in Japan.
Moon bridge A picturesque moon bridge offering tranquil views in Liwan Qu, Guangdong.

Moon bridge
Moon bridge A picturesque moon bridge offering tranquil views in Liwan Qu, Guangdong.
West Green House Moon Gate Elegant brick gate at West Green House, a testament to classic British garden design.

West Green House Moon Gate
West Green House Moon Gate Elegant brick gate at West Green House, a testament to classic British garden design.
Arched bridge at Moling Guanyin Garden An idyllic moon bridge within a tranquil garden space.

Arched bridge at Moling Guanyin Garden
Arched bridge at Moling Guanyin Garden An idyllic moon bridge within a tranquil garden space.
Moon bridge at Hamilton Gardens Traditional Chinese bridge in award-winning themed gardens.

Moon bridge at Hamilton Gardens
Moon bridge at Hamilton Gardens Traditional Chinese bridge in award-winning themed gardens.
Sorihashi Bridge Charming footbridge in Sumiyoshi, known for its graceful curve and cultural significance in Japan.

Sorihashi Bridge
Sorihashi Bridge Charming footbridge in Sumiyoshi, known for its graceful curve and cultural significance in Japan.
Lucky Knot Bridge A contemporary bridge in China, celebrated for its intricate design that symbolizes connection and luck.

Lucky Knot Bridge
Lucky Knot Bridge A contemporary bridge in China, celebrated for its intricate design that symbolizes connection and luck.
Suocui Bridge Picturesque five-arch bridge in Yunnan, blending natural beauty with architectural elegance.

Suocui Bridge
Suocui Bridge Picturesque five-arch bridge in Yunnan, blending natural beauty with architectural elegance.
Hongji Bridge Traditional bridge in Zhejiang, showcasing the rich heritage and engineering prowess of China.

Hongji Bridge
Hongji Bridge Traditional bridge in Zhejiang, showcasing the rich heritage and engineering prowess of China.