Dacang Bridge
Bridge in Songjiang, Shanghai, China
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The Dacang Bridge (simplified Chinese: 大仓桥; traditional Chinese: 大倉橋; pinyin: Dàcāng Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Old City River in Songjiang District of Shanghai, China.[1]
Dacang Bridge 大仓桥 | |
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Dacang Bridge in April 2019 | |
| Coordinates | 31°00′27.61″N 121°12′17.38″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | Old City River |
| Locale | Songjiang District of Shanghai, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Width | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Height | 8 metres (26 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1626 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Dacang Bridge | |
History
Dacang Bridge was built in 1626 during the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644).[2] In April 2014, it has been classified as a municipal-level cultural heritage site by the Government of Shanghai.[3]
Gallery
Dacang Bridge in March 2015
Dacang Bridge in March 2015
Dacang Bridge in March 2015
Dacang Bridge in March 2015
Dacang Bridge in March 2015