Shuanglong Bridge

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Shuanglong Bridge (lit. 'Double Dragon Bridge'), commonly known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, is located in Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China. It is a large 17-arch stone bridge spanning the confluence of the Lujiang River and the Tachong River and derives its name from the intersection of these two waters. It has been described as the largest and most artistically valuable ancient stone bridge in Yunnan. It holds an important place in the history of bridges in China, and is currently designated as a Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level.

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