Jingde Bridge, Jincheng | Still standing strong after 800 years of floods.

| Still standing strong after 800 years of floods. Jingde Bridge, also known as Xida Bridge, is one of China's famous ancient bridges. It was once called Qinyang Bridge because it led to Qinyang and Yangcheng. Jingde Bridge spans the Qinshui River outside the west gate of Jincheng City and is adjacent to Jingxi Road. It connects the roads on both sides of the river and still serves as a transportation aid today. It was built in the 29th year of the Dading era of the Jin dynasty and has a history of over 800 years. Jingde Bridge is solidly built and remains standing even when floods overflow the bridge deck. The main arch of Jingde Bridge is decorated with exquisite reliefs of animal heads, sea horses, dragons, sea waves, and chi heads. The carvings are delicate, the layout is rigorous, and the images are vivid. Despite 800 years of weathering, they are still clearly visible. There are four dragon heads protruding from the side walls at the 1/4 arch position, two on each side. The bridge deck is paved with bluestone and has a slight arc in the longitudinal direction. The railings on both sides consist of three main parts: the railing board, the baluster, and the drum, all made of stone. Jingde Bridge has withstood 800 years of weathering, floods, and earthquakes.