Jiedu Bridge
Bridge in Zhejiang, China
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The Jiedu Bridge (simplified Chinese: 接渡桥; traditional Chinese: 接渡橋; pinyin: Jiēdù Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Jilong River (鸡笼江; 'Chicken Coop River') in Keyan Subdistrict, Keqiao District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.[1]
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesJilong River
LocaleKeyan Subdistrict, Keqiao District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Jiedu Bridge 接渡桥 | |
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Jiedu Bridge in March 2016 | |
| Coordinates | 30°04′43″N 120°28′13″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Jilong River |
| Locale | Keyan Subdistrict, Keqiao District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Width | 3.2 metres (10 ft) |
| History | |
| Rebuilt | Qing dynasty (1644–1911) |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Jiedu Bridge | |
History
Jiedu Bridge was originally built in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[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
Jiedu Bridge in July 2021
Stone lion on the bridge
Jiedu Bridge in July 2021