The magical wooden bridge in Ganzhou, Jiangxi is a "national treasure" of Ganzhou.

There is a magical wooden bridge in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, which is not only more than 800 years old, but also a "national treasure" of Ganzhou. Curious friends may ask, where is this magical wooden bridge in Ganzhou, Jiangxi? What are the little-known secrets there? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk about the ancient floating bridge in Ganzhou today. The ancient floating bridge in Ganzhou is called Huimin Bridge, also known as Dongjin Bridge, Donghe Floating Bridge, and Jianchunmen Floating Bridge. The floating bridge is about 400 meters long and is made up of more than 100 small boats connected by cables. It was built during the Qiandao period of the Song Dynasty (1163-1173), more than 800 years ago. The ancient floating bridge in Ganzhou was built by Hong Mai, a military officer, and connects the two ends of the Zhangjiang River. It opens at regular intervals every day to allow merchant ships to pass. Ganzhou City in Jiangxi is surrounded by water on three sides, and because the river is wide, ferries are the main means of transportation between the two banks. The economy of Ganzhou developed significantly during the Song Dynasty, and in order to facilitate communication with the outside world, three floating bridges were built on the Zhang and Gong rivers to connect the city and the countryside. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Xihe and Nanhe floating bridges were demolished due to the construction of highway bridges.