Lugou Bridge, also Marco Polo Bridge, is in the southwest of Beijing. Originally it was built in 1193 of the Jin Dynasty, and was reconstructed several times in the following dynasties. The marble bridge has eleven arches and 485 finely carved lions in distinctive style on each baluster. It was also here that Marco Polo Bridge Incident happened, which led to the War of Resistance against Japan. Attraction Intro: Lugou Bridge

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Stone lion statues have become part of Chinese art and culture. See, how exquisitely carved these lions are! This explains partly why the Lugou Bridge enjoys such a reputation.

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