Nov 27, 2009

China FDC on "Guangji Bridge"



First Day Cover
首日封
Sobrescrito de 1.º Dia

China


Guangji Bridge (广济桥)

Date of Issue : 16 November 2009

Guangji Bridge, also known as Xiangzi Bridge, first built in 1171, spans over a river in the east of Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. An outstanding model in combining beam bridge, floating bridge and arch bridge, the structure features 24 piers at the eastern and western section, which support pavilions varying from one another. The central part of the bridge is formed by 18 shuttle-shaped boats connected appearance, characterized by an integration of girders and boats as well as an array of elegant pavilions in traditional styles

Another very nice stamp issues.

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