Precious Belt Bridge

Suzhou


Straddling the Grand Canal southeast of Suzhou, and boasting 53 arches, the lovely Precious Belt Bridge was once a Tang dynasty construction, although the current bridge actually dates to the Ming. If you’re heading to Tongli, you’ll see the bridge on your right.

Transportation

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