01City Guide
Longtan Park
龙潭公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; sightseeing carts, photo services, and some small in-park experiences cost extra.
Typical Visit
1.5-3.5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Included with the Chengyang Bazhai scenic-area ticket; do not treat it as a separate ticketed attraction.
Hours
Access follows Chengyang Bazhai scenic-area visitor hours and village arrangements.
Transport
No direct metro; visit inside Chengyang Bazhai after arriving via Sanjiang South Railway Station (三江南站)
Duration
45-60 minutes for the bridge; half day with the villages
Best Time
Spring and autumn; morning or late afternoon for softer light
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Visit it as part of Chengyang Bazhai
Chengyang Yongji Bridge is inside the Chengyang Bazhai Scenic Area, so visit it with the Chengyang Bazhai ticket. Do not treat it as a separate ticketed attraction.
Tip:The bridge is the opening highlight of the wider village route, not a standalone city stop.
2
Decide whether you are only seeing the bridge
If you only want to see the bridge, 45-60 minutes is enough. If you continue into Ma'an Village, Ping Village, and Yan Village, allow at least half a day.
Tip:Traveling from Liuzhou just for one bridge is not very efficient; it is worth it when combined with Chengyang Bazhai.
3
Use several photo angles
For photos, pause at the bridgehead, riverbank, and inside the covered corridor. Morning and late afternoon light is softer.
Tip:The bridge is also a passageway, so avoid blocking the middle for long photo sessions.
4
Continue into the villages afterward
After seeing the bridge, keep walking into the villages. The drum towers and village lanes complete the experience.
Tip:Stopping only at the bridge misses much of what makes the Chengyang area worth the transfer.
Highlights
- Chengyang Yongji Bridge is the symbolic wind-and-rain bridge of Chengyang Bazhai and a representative Dong wooden structure.
- The bridge combines passageway, corridor, and pavilions, so it works as both a crossing and a place to rest.
- The wooden joinery, pavilion layers, and riverside setting show more detail in person than in photos.
- From the bridge, you can see the village entrance, stream, and surrounding wooden houses, making it the best opening scene for entering Bazhai.
Insider Tips
✦The bridge is also a passageway, so do not block the middle for long photo sessions.
✦In rain, the wooden boards and stone steps can be slippery. Walk slowly on the bridge corridor and riverbank.
✦Traveling from Liuzhou just for one bridge is not very efficient. It is worth it when combined with Chengyang Bazhai.
✦For emptier photos, avoid the middle of the day when tour groups are most likely to arrive.
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