Duanqiao Bridge

Duanqiao, which literally means "Broken Bridge," is located at the northern end of West Lake in Hangzhou, connecting the shoreline to the Bai Causeway. This stone arch bridge, measuring 8.8 meters long and 8.6 meters wide, was built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and reconstructed during the Song Dynasty. Its unique single-arch design creates an optical illusion of a "broken" bridge under certain angles and weather conditions.