Ancient Bridge Emerges From Chinese Lake After Drought
A nearly 400-year-old granite bridge, submerged for most of the year, has reappeared in Poyang Lake due to falling water levels.
World • 2 hours ago
A 1.65-mile-long granite bridge, constructed during China's Ming Dynasty, has resurfaced in Poyang Lake, located in Jiangxi Province. The structure, known as the Qianyan, or “Thousand-Eye” Bridge, typically remains underwater for much of the year and becomes visible only when the lake's water level drops below 34.4 feet. The bridge features 949 piers and 948 openings and once served as a crucial crossing for local communities. Its reappearance is a direct result of declining water levels in the lake, a phenomenon observed during the dry season. The bridge is submerged again during periods of higher water. The structure is approximately 400 years old.