Zhao Zhouqiao is a stone arch bridge, located on the Nanwei River in Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It was named after Zhao County and was called Zhaozhou in ancient times. Locals call it Dashiqiao to distinguish it from Yongtong Bridge (Xiaoshiqiao) outside the west gate of the city. With a history of more than 1400 years, it is the oldest, longest span and most intact single-hole open-shouldered stone arch bridge in the world.

Its unique construction technology is the first "open-shouldered arch" structure in the history of bridges in the world, which has high scientific research value; The carving knife method is vigorous and powerful, and the artistic style is novel and bold, which shows the rich, rigorous and elegant stone carving style of Sui Dynasty. The pattern of the bridge body is finely carved and has high artistic value.

Hebei cuisine recommendation:

1, donkey meat on fire

Donkey fire is a very popular traditional snack in northern China, and it is also a famous traditional snack in Hebei Province. It was selected into the list of the first top ten snacks in China sponsored by China Cuisine Association, and was awarded the title of the first China Gold Award as a tourist snack by china tourism association.

2.JD.COM simmered his elbow.

JD.COM stewed elbow is a traditional representative dish in Tangshan, and also a very classic Hebei dish, which is loved by many diners. It is made of pork elbow by blanching, oiling, boiling, steaming, juice extraction, shaping and other processes. It has the characteristics of rosy color, soft and waxy texture, mellow taste, fat but not greasy.

3. Tangshan Chess Cookies

Tangshan chess piece sesame seed cake is named after it looks like a small drum head chess piece. The baked sesame seed cake is golden in color, crisp and fragrant, with a variety of fillings such as meat, sugar, assorted foods, sausages and ham. Known as the "golden tourist snack".

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