Residential architecture, 5th prize |
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Corridor Bridge in Taishun
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Li Yuxiang(China) |
| Taishun, in southern Zhejiang province, is honored with the title of "museum of Chinese bridges" for its rich, well-preserved wooden corridor bridges. | ||
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| 2. The 'three-bar bridge' gets the name for the three huge wooden battens spanning across the stream. | ||
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| 3. This bridge with terrace was built in the 19th century. | ||
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| 4. A unique bridge with stone arch and wooden house boasts a history of about 300 years. | ||
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| 5. The bridge was completed in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.). | ||
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| 7. The longest wooden bridge in Taishun. | ||
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| 8. A flat bridge with roof. | ||
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| 9. A shrine is installed in the center of this bridge. |
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