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Chinese man records over 170 ancient bridges by camera

2018-09-13 15:03 GMT+8
 
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1 / 4   Located in the southwest of China, Chongqing is famous for its bridges as it is a typical city with hills and rivers. Zhao Shuang, a 26-year-old native and a true bridge fan, has walked through more than 170 ancient bridges in the city and has recorded the beauty of the construction through his lens. /VCG Photo

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2 / 4   Zhao started his bridge exploration after graduating from college in 2015, when he joined a local club which was dedicated to filming the city’s old streets and the residents who lived there. During the outdoor tours, Zhao found there were many historical bridges with meaningful names and interesting legends. /VCG Photo

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3 / 4   Inspired by the stories behind bridges, Zhao even searched for bridge register information from the country's historical records to visit more sites. Zhao spent at least 300 days a year in outskirts around rural areas capturing the unique characteristics of the bridges. /VCG Photo

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4 / 4   Last year, 15 photos of Zhao’s photography works were made into a set of post cards named as “Mountainous City: Bridge Impression,” demonstrating the charm of these cultural relics to visitors from home and abroad. He printed 1,800 copies and almost all are sold out for now. /Chongqing Evening News Photo

 
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