Hongji Bridge Explained

Hongji Bridge
Native Name:洪济桥
Native Name Lang:zh
Crosses:Dongshi River
Locale:Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
Design:Arch Bridge
Material:Stone
Begin:1805
Complete:1805
Open:1805
Coordinates:30.8811°N 120.4281°W

The Hongji Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge over the Dongshi River in Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China.[1]

History

The bridge was first mentioned in the Prefecture Topography of Huzhou during the reign of Wanli Emperor in the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644). In 1805, in the ruling of Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), it was rebuilt by local people. On November 15, 1937, in order to stop the attack of the Imperial Japanese Army, the National Army blew up part of the bridge deck.

Architecture

The bridge measures long, wide, and approximately high.

Notes and References

  1. News: http://www.sohu.com/a/289274723_100204784. Ancient Bridges in Nanxun . zh:南浔浔溪古桥 . Sohu . 2019-01-16 . zh.