Zhaozhou Bridge, located 40km (25 miles) southwest of Shijiazhuang, was built between 596-605AD by the stonemason Li Chun. The bridge is one of the oldest stone arch bridges in China, and is also called the 'No. 1 bridge under the heaven,' has been honored as an outstanding model of stone arch bridges in the world history of bridge construction.
The bridge spans the Jiao River and is 50 meters (164 ft) long and 10 meters (33 ft) wide. The balustrades are beautifully decorated with dragons and other mythical creatures.
Zhaozhou Bridge is remarkable more because it has survived the centuries rather than for its beauty.
