| Puji Bridge | |
| Native Name Lang: | zh-Hans |
| Other Name: | Houchuan Bridge High Bridge |
| Crosses: | Gaoqiao River |
| Locale: | Zunyi, Guizhou, China |
| Design: | Arch Bridge |
| Material: | Stone |
| Begin: | Southern Song dynasty (1127 - 1279) |
| Complete: | 1628 - 1644 (reconstruction) |
| Coordinates: | 27.7028°N 106.9084°W |
The Puji Bridge, also known as Houchuan Bridge and High Bridge, is a historic stone arch bridge over the Gaoqiao River in Zunyi, Guizhou, China.[1] [2]
The original bridge dates back to the Southern Song dynasty (1127 - 1279) and was built by Yang Can, a local tusi in Guizhou.[3] It was named after Puji Temple, a neighbouring Buddhist temple. It was rebuilt in the following Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368). The bridge was destroyed by a catastrophic flood in the Jiajing era (1522 - 1566) of the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) and was restored in the Chongzhen era (1628 - 1644).[2]
In 1985, it was designated as a provincial level cultural heritage by Guizhou Provincial Government.[2]
The bridge was made of red sandstone. It measures long, wide, and approximately high.[2]