Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge
Built during the Southern Song Dynasty, this is the oldest, largest and best-preserved covered bridge in China. Many media outlets have hailed it as the most beautiful covered bridge in China,…
Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge, Wuyuan
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥60
- Opening hours
- 7：30—17：30
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Qinghua Town, Wuyuan County
- Getting there
- Buses run between Wuyuan County town and Qinghua Town about every 20 minutes.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1487. Open in Google Maps
About Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge
Built during the Southern Song Dynasty, this is the oldest, largest and best-preserved covered bridge in China. Many media outlets have hailed it as the most beautiful covered bridge in China, and it is one of Wuyuan’s landmarks. The famous film *Shining Red Star* was shot here.
Tips from the guidebook
- Inside the scenic area, people may take photos of you without asking and then insist you buy them. It is best to ignore them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge cost?
Admission to Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge is ¥60, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge?
Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge is open 7：30—17：30.
How do I get to Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge?
Buses run between Wuyuan County town and Qinghua Town about every 20 minutes.
How long should I spend at Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge?
Plan on 1 hour for Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge.
Where is Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge?
Qinghua Town Rainbow Bridge is in Wuyuan, Jiangxi Province, in the East China of China. Qinghua Town, Wuyuan County
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