Jade Belt Bridge, Stone footbridge in Summer Palace, Beijing, China
The Jade Belt Bridge spans over the water inlet of Kunming Lake with a tall single arch reaching 8.7 meters in height.
Emperor Qianlong commissioned this bridge in 1764 as part of the imperial waterway connecting the Qingyi Garden with the Jingming Garden.
White marble railings feature intricate carvings of flying cranes among clouds, representing traditional Chinese decorative elements from the Qing Dynasty.
The bridge maintains its structural integrity through advanced preservation techniques, allowing visitors to cross while photographing the surrounding gardens.
The semicircular design accommodated imperial dragon boats passing underneath, with specific clearance for the emperor and empress during their lake excursions.
Location: Qinglongqiao Subdistrict
Official opening: 1764
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 39.99212,116.26084
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:59
Moon bridges form semicircles that reflect full circles in water. These structures originated in East Asia and combine function with design. The bridges stand in public gardens, botanical spaces and traditional landscapes from Japan to California.
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