Diping Wind and Rain Bridge

 

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Diping Wind and Rain Bridge

Diping Wind and Rain Bridge Wind and Rain Bridge is the symbolized architecture of the Dong minority people. The wind and rain bridge in Diping is the largest of its kind in Guizhou Province, where China's biggest Dong community lives. The bridge is over 50 meters long and it's first built in 1894 during the Qing Dynasty over 100 years ago. However, the original structure was destroyed in a big fire in 1959 and the one visitors see today was a recreation finished in 1964.

It's a pure wooden architecture made up of pillars, purlins and balusters of different sizes and shapes. The body of the bridge is divided to three tiers, the largest one in the middle take the shape of a traditional Chinese drum tower. The pilasters and eaves of the bridge are engraved with flowers and patterns and are quite magnificent.

 

 

Southeast Guizhou Featured Tour Package

Southeast Guizhou is home to 38 minority groups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao People being the largest trends. Find the following tour to visit these old, unique ethnic villages and experience the colorful local culture.

Southwest China Travel Guide

    Amazing Minorities and Majestic Scenery Tour

    This special tour covers the highlights of colorful Chinese ancient ethnic minorities' cultures in southwest Guizhou. You will have chances to visit their traditional villages with the history of thousands years, ancient and unique architectures, such as drum towers, shelter bridges.

     

 

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