A place where you walk on water

Jiangyin's centuries-old bridges today connect the past and the present

Transportation in Jiangsu province's Jiangyin traditionally relied upon waterways.

That means boats and bridges.

Lots of them.

Many ancient bridges have survived the times that have flowed over them like the water under them.

Scores built in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties have withstood the ravages of war and natural disasters.

Some are still used. Others have been largely neglected as modern motorways became the primary means of getting around.

The largest surviving bridge is Wan'an. The Ming structure features three archways.

(China Daily European Weekly 07/15/2016 page16)