卢沟桥

Located 15km southwest of Tian'anmen Square, Lugou Bridge stretches over the Yongding River and is the oldest existing multi-arched stone bridge in Beijing.

卢沟桥位于天安门广场西南15公里处，横跨永定河，是北京现存最古老的多拱石桥。

The original construction of the bridge was completed in 1192, and it was reconstructed in 1698. The bridge is supported by 281 pillars, and on each pillar stands a stone lion.

卢沟桥最初建于1192年，1698年重建。桥由281根桥柱支撑，每根桥柱上都有一只石狮子。

More lions hide themselves on the head and back, under the belly, or on the paws of each lion. The lions are vivid with various postures and different expressions, and they are known as fine works of stone carving art.

更多的狮子藏在每只狮子的头部和背部、肚子下面或爪子上。这些狮子姿态各异、表情生动，是石雕艺术的精品。

As there are innumerable stone lions on the bridge, there is a saying in Beijing echoing, “ The lions on the Lugou Bridge are too numerous to count. "

由于桥上的石狮子数不胜数，北京流传着一句话：“卢沟桥的狮子数不清。”

Lugou Bridge is not only well-known in the world for its aesthetic features but also well recognized as a monument in the architectural history of stone bridges.

卢沟桥不仅以其美学特征闻名于世，还被公认为石桥建筑史上的一座纪念碑。