Residential architecture, 5th prize

Corridor Bridge in Taishun

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.  
 

 
  2. The 'three-bar bridge' gets the name for the three huge wooden battens spanning across the stream.  
 

 
  3. This bridge with terrace was built in the 19th century.  
 

 
  4. A unique bridge with stone arch and wooden house boasts a history of about 300 years.  
 

 
  5. The bridge was completed in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.).  
   
  7. The longest wooden bridge in Taishun.  
   
  8. A flat bridge with roof.  
   
  9. A shrine is installed in the center of this bridge.  

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