Hongming Bridge

Coordinates: 30°00′11″N 120°32′02″E / 30.003007°N 120.533877°E / 30.003007; 120.533877
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Hongming Bridge

虹明桥
Hongming Bridge in February 2017
Coordinates30°00′11″N 120°32′02″E / 30.003007°N 120.533877°E / 30.003007; 120.533877
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesXushan River (徐山大江)
LocaleKeqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
Total length61 metres (200 ft)
Height2.8 metres (9 ft 2 in)
History
Construction endSong dynasty (960–1279)
Rebuilt1796
Location
Map

The Hongming Bridge (simplified Chinese: 虹明桥; traditional Chinese: 虹明橋; pinyin: Hongming Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Xushan River in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.

History[edit]

Originally built in the Song dynasty (960–1279), the bridge was rebuilt in 1796 during the era of Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1]

In January 2017, it has been designated as a provincial cultural relic preservation organ by the Government of Zhejiang.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b 虹明桥. kq.gov.cn (in Chinese). 11 September 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2023.