At Harmonic Span, carriages crowd the road above, while beneath, painted boats drift quietly by. The name "She…
At Harmonic Span, carriages crowd the road above,
while beneath, painted boats drift quietly by. The name "Shengping" was chosen in hopes of peace across the land and clear waters in rivers and the sea.
From seven miles out of Kaifeng's East Water Gate to its West Water Gate, thirteen bridges span the river, and Harmonic Span is one of them.
The bridge stands without pillars, its beams stacked and arched, rising like a soaring rainbow across the river.
Below, the Bian River churns. Above, traffic throngs and voices rise in constant chorus.
Stand atop the bridge and you'll see Main South Gate to the south, Xuande Tower to the north. Bathed in sunlight, as if time has not passed.