Yudaiqiao ( Chinese р 桥 , pinyin : Yù Dài Qiáo , literally "Jade Belt Bridge") is an 18th-century lunar bridge located in Beijing on the territory of the former Summer Imperial Palace . It is famous for its rather high and thin arch.
| Bridge | |
| Yudaiqiao | |
|---|---|
| 玉带 桥 | |
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| A country |  China |
| City | Beijing |
| Type of building | Moon bridge |
| Building | 1751 - 1764 years |
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Yudaiqiao Bridge is the most famous of the six bridges located on the west coast of Kunminghu Lake. It was erected in 1751-1764, under the emperor, who ruled under the motto " Qianlong ", in the style of bridges typical of rural South China. During the construction, marble and other white building materials were used. Cranes and other animals are engraved on the railing of the bridge.
The shape of the arch was chosen for the bridge so that the imperial dragon boat could pass under it. Since Kunminghu Lake is associated with one of the rivers, in some cases the emperor and empress went on a trip on a dragon boat, and she had to pass under this bridge.