The First Bridge over the Yellow River in the Tang Dynasty—Pujindu Iron Ox

Pujindu is an ancient ferry site located about 13 kilometers west of Yongji City, Shanxi Province. It was originally built during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods and served as an important ferry crossing in the Yellow River basin. The site still preserves casting relics from the Tang Dynasty, including the Iron Ox and Iron Man. Pujindu is a ferry crossing on the Yellow River. The river bridge was first built in the first year of Duke Zhao of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period. In the twelfth year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty, it was rebuilt as a fixed pontoon bridge connected by iron chains. Pujindu site is free to visit. Pujindu Site Museum ticket: 60 RMB per person Opening hours: Summer 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM / Winter 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays) Nearby attractions: Pujiao Temple, Guanque Tower, Wulao Peak