Taishun Covered Bridges
泰顺廊桥
The home of China’s wooden arch covered bridges. Beiqian Bridge and Xidong Bridge in Xishui Town are known as “sister bridges,” with ancient camphor trees, streams, and wooden arch bridges in a picturesque setting.
Taishun County preserves more than 30 wooden arch covered bridges from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The “Wooden Arch Covered Bridge Craftsmanship of Fujian and Zhejiang” is on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. The highlights are Beiqian Bridge and Xidong Bridge in Xishui Town. The two bridges are close together and beautifully shaped. Beside Beiqian Bridge, a thousand-year-old camphor tree and an old street by the stream make excellent photo spots. You can also extend your visit to Sanqiao Bridge and Wenxing Bridge. The covered bridges are free to visit. Taishun County seat is about 2 hours by car from downtown Wenzhou, so spending a night is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Juxi Grand Canyon
- Wanyao Ancient Village
- Yucang Mountain National Forest Park
- Nanyandang Mountain
- Fanshan Fudewan Miners' Village
- Wenzhou Alum Mine Museum
- Fanshan Alum Mine Heritage & No.312 Mine Tunnel
- Hedingshan Mountain