Carved in time, the Liugong Yingmo Stele stands before you. It whispers tales of emperors and bridges. This stele, a silent sentinel at one end of the Marco Polo Bridge, holds more than just stone and inscriptions. It connects us to a pivotal moment in the bridge’s long history. The Marco Polo Bridge itself, also known as Lugou Bridge, arches gracefully over the Yongding River. It’s not just a bridge; it’s a living timeline. The original structure, a marvel of engineering, was started in 1189 and finished in 1192. Imagine the world then, so different from our own. Yet, this bridge stood as a testament to human ingenuity. Years later, in 1698, the bridge we see today was reconstructed. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty ordered this grand undertaking, ensuring the bridge’s continued legacy. This reconstruction is what the Liugong Yingmo Stele commemorates. The stele proudly displays Kangxi’s inscription, a permanent reminder of his contribution to the bridge’s history. The Marco Polo Bridge, with its 281 pillars and countless lion sculptures, stretches an impressive 874 feet in length and 30.5 feet in width. Each pillar, a base for a stone lion. These lions, each unique in pose and age, add another layer of intrigue. Some date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, others even earlier, to the Yuan and the rare few from the Jin Dynasty. As you stand before the Liugong Yingmo Stele, picture Emperor Kangxi surveying the newly reconstructed bridge. Feel the weight of history, the echoes of the past whispering across the centuries. This stele, this bridge, they are not just structures; they are storytellers.
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