Gongchen Bridge
Bridge in Zhejiang, China
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gongchen Bridge (simplified Chinese: 拱宸桥; traditional Chinese: 拱宸橋; pinyin: Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Grand Canal in Gongshu District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesGrand Canal
LocaleGongshu District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Gongchen Bridge 拱宸桥 | |
|---|---|
Gongchen Bridge in November 2017 | |
| Coordinates | 30°19′13.7″N 120°08′05″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | Grand Canal |
| Locale | Gongshu District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 92.1 metres (302 ft) |
| Width | 5.9 metres (19 ft) |
| Height | 9.2 metres (30 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1631 |
| Rebuilt | 1885 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Gongchen Bridge | |
History
Gongchen Bridge was originally built in 1631, during the ruling of Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), and was rebuilt in 1885, during the reign of Guangxu Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1] On 6 May 2013, it was listed among the seventh batch of "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Zhejiang" by the State Council of China.[2]
Gallery
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013
Drum-shaped bearing stone
