Xiegong Bridge
Bridge in Zhejiang, China
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The Xiegong Bridge (simplified Chinese: 谢公桥; traditional Chinese: 謝公橋; pinyin: Xiègōng Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the West Stream in Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesWest Stream
LocaleYuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Xiegong Bridge 谢公桥 | |
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Xiegong Bridge in September 2020 | |
| Coordinates | 30°00′49″N 120°34′49″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | West Stream |
| Locale | Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 30.60 metres (100.4 ft) |
| Width | 2.95 metres (9 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 4.65 metres (15.3 ft) |
| History | |
| Rebuilt | 1685 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Xiegong Bridge | |
Etymology
Xiegong Bridge is named after Xie Gong (谢公), a prefecture chief during the Later Jin dynasty (936–947).
History
The original bridge dates back to the Later Jin dynasty (936–947). The present version was completed in 1685, during the ruling of Kangxi 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
Xiegong Bridge
Xiegong Bridge
Railings and drum-shaped bearing stone
Mansion of Lü Ben near the bridge
Surrounding area
- Mansion of Lü Ben, head of the cabinet of the Ming Empire (1368–1644).[3]