Qifeng Bridge in Jinan.

Have you ever seen a bridge without piers? This is Qifeng Bridge in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. It was built in the 42nd year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1614) and has a history of more than 400 years. Qifeng Bridge spans the Baimaiquan River in Zhangqiu City, with a total length of 23.7 meters, a width of more than 2 meters, and a height of about 9 meters. It is a single-hole stone arch bridge. There are stone railings on both sides of the bridge, with a total of 36 pillars. The tops of the pillars are carved with lotus flowers, stone lions and other patterns, which are beautifully shaped and lifelike. What is most amazing is that this bridge has no piers, but uses the bucket arch structure unique to ancient Chinese architecture, making the bridge light and stable. Whenever the river rises, the water flows through the bridge hole, and the whole bridge is like a phoenix about to fly, hence the name Qifeng Bridge. At the north end of the bridge, there is a stone tablet with the three characters "Qifeng Bridge" engraved on it. The font is vigorous and powerful, showing the historical heritage of this ancient bridge. Today, Qifeng Bridge has become a beautiful landscape in Zhangqiu City, attracting countless tourists to come and watch. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Baimaiquan River and feel the unique charm of this ancient bridge. In addition, there are many historical and cultural attractions around Qifeng Bridge, such as Mingshui Ancient City, Shuangta Temple, etc., which are worth visiting. These attractions together constitute the unique style of Zhangqiu, a thousand-year-old city. In short, Qifeng Bridge is an ancient bridge with profound historical heritage and unique architectural style, which is worth our appreciation and taste. Let's walk into the world of this ancient bridge and feel its charm!