Covered bridges, also known as Fengyu bridges, Hua bridges, Ting bridges, or Cuo bridges, serve multiple functions such as passage way, shelters, trading spots, gathering places, spiritual anchors, and entertaining places. They are predominantly found in the mountainous regions of southern China, such as Fujian, Zhejiang, Hunan, Guangxi, and Guizhou.

In traditional Chinese villages, building bridges and roads has always been regarded as a top priority. The construction of a covered bridge typically requires manpower, materials, and financial resources from the entire village or even surrounding areas. Thus, they are not only tangible examples of rural craftsmanship but also testimonies to the collective effort and protection by villagers.

In 2023, China launched the Three-Year Action Plan for the Protection of Covered Bridges (2023-25), aiming to explore systematic protection paths for architectural heritage using covered bridges as a focal point. After three years of dedicated effort, a survey of 2,193 covered bridges has been completed, along with the restoration and reinforcement of over a hundred ancient bridges. Additionally, the Traditional Craftsmanship of Chinese Wooden Arch Bridges has been inscribed on the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

This exhibition, with a focus on the systematic protection of cultural heritage, showcases 35 physical models of covered bridges from seven provinces (municipalities), and features 11 multimedia points that are both viewable and interactive, so as to systematically present the origin, structure, form, function, value, and craftsmanship of covered bridges, as well as the journey, measures, and achievements of the Three-Year Action Plan for the Protection of Covered Bridges.