Hongming Bridge Explained

Hongming Bridge
Native Name:虹明桥
Native Name Lang:zh
Carries:Pedestrians and bicycles
Crosses:Xushan River
Locale:Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Design:Arch bridge
Material:Stone
Complete:Song dynasty (960–1279)
Rebuilt:1796
Coordinates:30.003°N 120.5339°W

The Hongming Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge over the Xushan River in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.

History

Originally built in the Song dynasty (960–1279), the bridge was rebuilt in 1796 during the era of Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1]

In January 2017, it has been designated as a provincial cultural relic preservation organ by the Government of Zhejiang.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: https://www.kq.gov.cn/art/2018/9/11/art_1504946_20997415.html . zh:虹明桥 . kq.gov.cn . 11 September 2018 . 4 January 2023 . zh.