Chengyang Bridge Scenic Area (4A)

The beautiful scenery of ancient villages in Chengyang, Sanjiang Dong autonomous county. [Photo/gxnews.com.cn]

Located in Sanjiang Dong autonomous county of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Chengyang Bridge Scenic Area is the largest scenic spot in the county and a famous ethnic tourist attraction. It was awarded the title of national 4A scenic spot in 2009.

The scenic area is composed of Chengyang Yongji Bridge and the Chengyang Bazhai Scenic Village, which are composed of eight villages: Ma'an village, Pingtan village, Pingzhai village, Yanzhai village, Dongzhai village, Dazhai village, Pingfu village, and Jichang village. Covering an area of 12.55 square kilometers, the eight villages are the core component of Chengyang Bridge Scenic Area.

The Yongji Bridge of Chengyang, also called the Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, is an outstanding representative of wooden architecture in the world. The bridge is 77.76 meters long and 3.75 meters wide. The whole bridge was built by a mortise and tenon joint structure without nails.

The scenic area is rich in the original ecological tourism resources of the Dong nationality. It is a great place to experience Dong culture and is also a key project in the tourism investment planning of western China. In the scenic area, visitors can experience the exquisite wooden architecture, the colorful songs and dances of the Dong ethnic group, as well as the area's beautiful rural scenery.