Xiaoshang Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Linying County, China.

Xiaoshang Bridge is a red sandstone arch bridge over the Xiaoshang River in Shangqiao Village, Linying County. It has one main segmental arch with a clear span of 11.6 m and a rise of 2.13 m, flanked by two small arches of 2.13 m span. The deck carries a stone railing of short posts and horizontal rails; reliefs on the arch face show heavenly horses, lions, lotus and geometric patterns, and squat guardian figures support the arch at the pier corners.

Xiaoshang Bridge was built in 584, during the Sui Kaihuang era, according to the Linying County Gazetteer, making it older than the Zhaozhou Bridge. It was substantially repaired in the Song dynasty, rebuilt in the Yuan Dade era, renovated in the Ming Zhengde era, and repaired by monk Lu through alms in 1675. The Chinese cultural relics bureau funded a major restoration from 1994 to 1995, and in 2001 it was listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

The carvings on the stonework tell a story about how builders approached their craft and what they found beautiful in bridge design. Today, local residents use it as an everyday crossing, keeping it woven into the community's daily routines.

The bridge is accessible by public transport or private vehicle, with signs marking the main approach roads. Wear sturdy shoes since stone surfaces can be slippery, especially when wet.

The bridge's arch ring is 0.65 m thick, and its arch stones are joined by iron cramps. Reliefs on the arch face show heavenly horses, lions, lotus flowers and geometric patterns, while chimeric figures sit atop the arch, head east and tail west, projecting beyond the bridge body.