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Liu Qiao (Willow Bridge), Summer Palace

Originally built during Emperor Qianlong's reign (1736-1795) and rebuilt during Emperor Guangxu's reign (1875-1908), this bridge got its name from a line in a poem: "the day is fine and there comes the willow catkins at the Willow Bridge."
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May 24th 2007
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