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Connecting the eastern shore of Kunming Lake
in the east and Nanhu
Island in the west, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge was built during
the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799); with a length of 150
meters (164 yards) and a width of 8 meters (8.75 yards). It is the
longest bridge in the Summer Palace. The unique scenery is but one of the stunning landscapes
in the Summer Palace. With the styles of Lugou
Bridge in Beijing and Baodai Bridge in Suzhou, Zhejiang Province,
Seventeen Arch Bridge looks like a rainbow arching over the water.
On the column of the parapets are 544 distinctive carved white marble
lions. On each end of the bridge is a carved bizarre beast. With
the biggest arch in the midst of the bridge flanked by eight others,
visitors can count nine arches on either side. According to ancient
thought, the number nine symbolizes good fortune and safety; and
the meticulous design of the bridge embodies it perfectly.
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