Beijing's oldest stone arch bridge, praised by Marco Polo in the 13th century, with hundreds of carved stone lions on its balustrades. The shooting here on July 7, 1937 began China's full-scale war against Japan.
- Address
- Over the Yongding River, west of Wanping, Fengtai District
- Hours
- Apr 1-Oct 31 Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00; Nov 1-Mar 31 Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Entry CNY 20 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk on into Wanping Fortress and the war museum at the east end of the bridge (Wikipedia).
- A small Lugou Bridge History Museum is on site (visitbeijing.com.cn).