Yue Min Group Tour | Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge

Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge, also known as Wan'an Bridge, is the world's oldest existing cross-sea beam stone bridge. Located at the mouth of the Luoyang River, it is known as the "First Bridge Under Heaven" and is one of the "Four Famous Ancient Bridges" in China. The bridge has witnessed the historical changes and cultural heritage of Quanzhou and carries rich cultural connotations. *Location: Luoyang Bridge is located 13 km east of Quanzhou City, at the confluence of the river and sea, on the north side of Luojiang District. It starts from the intersection of Caixiang Road, Zhaoyang Road, and Jiangcheng Road in the north, crosses the mouth of the Luoyang River, and ends at the intersection of Qiaonan Street and Diyan Road in the south. *Architectural features: Luoyang Bridge is 834 meters long and 7 meters wide, with 44 ship-shaped piers and 645 railings. Its unique raft foundation and oyster planting method are pioneering achievements in bridge construction technology in China and the world, demonstrating the extraordinary wisdom of ancient laborers. There are many cultural relics on the bridge, such as Zhongting, Xichuan Ganyu Pavilion, Zhaohui Temple, and 26 stone tablets and cliff inscriptions such as "Wan'an Bridge." Luoyang Bridge is the top bridge in Fujian. Since the successful construction of Luoyang Bridge, Quanzhou and Zhangzhou have successively built the "Ten Famous Bridges," opening a new era for bridge technology, earning the reputation of "Fujian Bridges Are the Best in the World."