28
A caravan of camels is being led across the bridge.
A woman is grinding grain, with a donkey turning the millstone.
A couple traveling to Beijing picnic beside the bridge.
A screen wall prevents evil spirits from entering the merchant’s house.
Can you spot a goat herder, snoozing beneath the trees?
There are 66 finely carved stone lions on the railings of the bridge, 33 on each side.
Rice paddies
Tea stall
Wealthy merchant’s
courtyard house
Screen wall
Millstone
Matteo Ricci
Soldier
Tea
stall
Cart driver
Porter
Yongtong
Bridge
Messenger from
Mongolia
Boat from
Siam
Cargo junk
US_028-029_Vital_communication_link.indd 28 30/07/2019 15:53