The Seventeen-Arch Bridge is the only connection to the Nanhu Island. It was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). No matter how you look at the great bridge, it is beautiful, like a rainbow or an ornamental ribbon. The Summer Palace does, indeed, offer many scenic spots. The Seventeen-Arch Bridge is an imitation of the celebrated Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Bridge) in Fengtai District, Beijing.

As the name suggests, it has seventeen symmetrical arches, with the largest one in the center and the others diminishing in size on either side. The arch and its reflection in water are an awesome sight. The bridge is 150 meters (164 yards) long and 7 meters (23 feet) high, which gets corresponds with the grandeur of the imperial garden. The bridge is decorated with 544 delicately carved lions. This vivid lions, sitting on the white marble balusters, have different expressions and postures.

 Summer palace Attractions:

Court Area	Longevity Hill Area	Kunming Lake Area
East Palace Gate	Longevity Hill	Bronze Ox
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity	Long Corridor	Nanhu Island
Hall of Jade Ripples	Hall of Dispelling Clouds	Marble Boat
Garden of Virtue and Harmony	Tower of Buddhist Incense
Hall of Joyful Longevity	Hall of the Sea of Wisdom
	Back Lake
	Suzhou Market Street
	Garden of Harmonious Interests