Also named Lugou Bridge, Marco Polo Bridge was built over the Lugou River in the beginning of the time of Mingchang in Jin Dynasty. It is not only the largest multi-arch bridge in the world, but also the symbol of Chinese Anti-Japanese War. The original stately and poetic Lugou Bridge now becomes a heavy reminder of the history.
Lugou Bridge was described by poets as a place where people would see off their beloved ones. The best time to visit it is at dawn, when a morning moon is hanging over the sky. This stone tablet with an inscription reading "Morning Moon Over Lugou Bridge” by the Qing Emperor, QianLong, stands at one end of the Bridge. |