Guangxiang Bridge
Bridge in Zhejiang, China
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The Guangxiang Bridge (simplified Chinese: 光相桥; traditional Chinese: 光相橋; pinyin: Guāngxiàng Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Old City River in Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesOld City River
LocaleYuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Guangxiang Bridge 光相桥 | |
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Guangxiang Bridge in May 2017 | |
| Coordinates | 30°01′01″N 120°34′49″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | Old City River |
| Locale | Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 30.8 metres (101 ft) |
| Width | 4.9 metres (16 ft) |
| Height | 5.5 metres (18 ft) |
| History | |
| Rebuilt | 1982 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Guangxiang Bridge | |
Etymology
Guangxiang Bridge is named after Guangxiang Temple (光相寺) near the bridge.[1]
History
Guangxiang Bridge was originally built in the Eastern Jin (317–420), but because of war and natural disasters has been rebuilt numerous times since then. The present version was completed in 1982.[2]
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.[3]
Gallery
Guangxiang Bridge in May 2017
Guangxiang Bridge in May 2017
Drum-shaped bearing stone
Guangxiang Bridge in May 2017