Marco Polo Bridge – An attraction like no other

Travellers looking to make the most of their holiday should opt for a Beijing luxury hotel such as Grand Millennium Beijing as a City Hotel Beijing such as this always ensures maximum comfort. A renowned stone bridge located to the west of the Beijing city center, Marco Polo Bridge spans across the Yongding River, the water of which has been diverted to a number of different areas of the city. With a width of 9.3 metres and length of 266.5 meters, the bridge is supported on 11 segmental arches and 10 piers. Both sides of the bridge are adorned by uniquely designed stone lions from various eras. The fascinating aspect about these statues is that there are more lions made on their head, paws and under the belly. The Wanping Fortress is located at the bridge’s eastern end adding to the overall splendour of the bridge.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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