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Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge|A stunning spot on a 600-year-old ancient bridge, your social feed will be flooded with questions! The most photogenic ancient bridge in Jianshui Ancient Town! Every frame of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge is like an ink painting 🌉 On sunny days, the bridge reflects on the water, with willows swaying gently, perfectly showcasing the symmetrical aesthetics of traditional Chinese architecture~ 📍 Reasons to Visit Yunnan’s most beautiful ancient bridge! With 600 years of history, capture poetic shots like those in "The Longest Day in Chang'an" 📸 🚗 Transportation Tips Address: Baituan Road, Jianshui County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province (4 km west of Jianshui Ancient Town) By car: Navigate to "Seventeen-Arch Bridge Parking Lot," parking fee is 5 RMB By bus: Take the sightseeing train from Jianshui Ancient Town to reach the bridge 📸 Best Photo Spots 1️⃣ Stone lion at the bridgehead Sit on the bridge pier for portraits with the winding bridge in the background; morning light is recommended 2️⃣ River beach under the bridge At low tide, walk onto the river beach for an upward shot framing the perfect circular arch against the sky (stay safe!) 🌉 Ancient Bridge Fun Facts - There are actually 17 arches; the central large arch is 7 meters wide and was historically reserved for official boats - The 112 stone lions on the bridge each have unique designs, none are repeated - In the evening, local elders often sit at the bridgehead playing the Yi ethnic four-stringed instrument 🍜 Nearby Delicacies Jianshui grilled tofu: freshly grilled and sold at small stalls by the bridgehead Steamed chicken in a steam pot: cooked in Jianshui purple pottery steam pots, fresh and not greasy ⚠️ Notes - The bridge surface can be slippery in summer evenings - Best shooting times: early morning 7-9 AM or late afternoon 4-6 PM
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Posted: Oct 21, 2025
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