Pingtan Wind-and-Rain Bridges
坪坦风雨桥
A string of Qing-dynasty covered bridges on the Pingtan River, including Puji, Huilong and Hengling Bridges, the finest example of Dong timber bridge-building.
The Pingtan River flows from north to south through several Dong villages in Tongdao, and along its banks stand more than a dozen covered bridges dating from the Qing dynasty to the Republican era. Puji Bridge, Huilong Bridge and Hengling Bridge, among others, are listed as key national cultural relic protection units under the name 'Pingtan Wind-and-Rain Bridges.' The bridges have stone piers, wooden beams and pavilion-style roofs, and were built without a single nail or rivet. Shrines and benches inside the bridges still serve as public gathering spots where villagers rest and chat. You can start from Puji Bridge in Pingtan Village and walk or cycle along the river to link up Hengling, Gaobu, Yanglan and other Dong villages. The full route takes half a day. The covered bridges are free to visit, but please do not light fires inside them.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hengling Dong Village
- Gaobu Dong Village
- Huangdu Dong Village
- Yutou Dong Village
- Dupo Eight Villages
- Wanfo Mountain
- Tongdao Turning Point Memorial (Gongcheng Academy)