Unique roofed bridges in E China's Anhui

HUANGSHAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Roofed bridge, also called covered bridge, is a unique architectural structure in Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province. These ingeniously structured and elegantly shaped bridges carry rich cultural significance and form a distinctive part of Huizhou culture.

In recent years, the city of Huangshan has promoted the inheritance and development of roofed bridge culture through conservation projects, revitalization efforts, and promotional campaigns, attracting an increasing number of visitors to experience the allure of these ancient architectural marvels.

This photo taken on April 11, 2025 shows the Gongbei roofed bridge in Xiuning County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province.  (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 24, 2025 shows the Bei'an roofed bridge in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province.  (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

Residents enjoy leisure time in the Gongbei roofed bridge in Xiuning County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows the Sankeshu roofed bridge (R) in Xiuning County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)