Witty Model King: Little Architect. Famous Bridges of China. Jade Belt Bridge (Simulation New Version)

Author: Yuan Mang, Yang Li
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Jade Belt Bridge is located on the Long Dike of Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing, and was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The entire bridge is meticulously carved from two types of stone materials: white stone and white marble. Due to its completely white body, the bridge resembles a jade belt, hence its name. The Jade Belt Bridge is the only high-arched stone bridge among the six bridges on the Western Dike. It has a graceful and well-proportioned design, making it exceptionally beautiful. Among the bridges in the Summer Palace, it is the most renowned.