Nine-Zigzag Bridge, Pedestrian bridge in Yuyuan, Shanghai, China.
The Nine-Zigzag Bridge consists of multiple stone segments that create sharp turns across water, forming a distinct pattern for crossing.
Built during the development of Yuyuan Garden, this bridge follows traditional Chinese garden architecture principles dating back to the Song dynasty.
The bridge design reflects Chinese beliefs that spirits travel in straight lines, making the zigzag pattern a method to prevent unwanted supernatural entities.
Visitors need to exercise caution while crossing the bridge as it lacks protective railings and requires attention to maintain balance during turns.
Each turn of the bridge reveals different angles of the garden, making photographers stop at multiple points to capture varying perspectives.
Location: Yuyuan subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 31.22872,121.48741
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:13
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