What exactly is the Jade Belt Bridge?

Question

i need to know EVERYTHING about this bridge in China. and all the websites i go to are useless....HELP!!! please!

Answer 1

Six Bridges

The most famous of the bridges is the white marble Jade Belt Bridge. It is the only arched bridge among the six bridges along the Western d**e. Its parabolic surface looks exactly like a jade belt, hence the name. It is also the only bridge high enough for a boat to pass through.

The other five are, from north to south: the Bridge of Jie Lake, the Bridge of Bin Wind, the Mirror Bridge, the Silk Bridge and the Willow Bridge. All of them, except the Bridge of Jie Lake, have a pavilion on top: an excellent place to have a picnic or just rest tired legs. There used to be a pavilion on top of the Bridge of Jie Lake as well. Unfortunately, it burnt down in 1948.

The names of the bridges have been derived from ancient poems to describe the beautiful surroundings. And this part of the Summer Palace Park truly is beautiful, especially in early spring.

Answer 2

also known as the Camel's Back Bridge, is an 18th century pedestrian Moon bridge located in the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. It is famous for its tall thin single arch.

The Jade Belt Bridge is the most well-known of the six bridges on the western shore of Kunming Lake. It was erected in the years 1751 to 1764, during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor. It is made from marble and other white stone. The bridge railings are decorated with carvings of cranes. The clearance of the arch was chosen to accommodate the dragon boat of the Qianlong Emperor.