Guanghui Bridge

The Guanghui Bridge (simplified Chinese: 广惠桥; traditional Chinese: 廣惠橋; pinyin: Guǎnghuì Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Nanshi River in Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China. In is backed by the Taoist temple Guanghui Palace.[1]

Guanghui Bridge

广惠桥
Guanghui Bridge in June 2014.
Coordinates30°52′36.12″N 120°25′33.96″E
CrossesNanshi River
LocaleNanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
Characteristics
DesignArch Bridge
MaterialStone
Total length18 metres (59 ft)
Width3.3 metres (11 ft)
Height5.3 metres (17 ft)
History
Construction start1800 (reconstruction)
Construction end1800 (reconstruction)
Opened1800
Guanghui Bridge
Location in Zhejiang

History

The current bridge was rebuilt in 1800, in the 5th year of Jiaqing period of the Qing dynasty (16441911). It was renovated in 1866, in the reign of Tongzhi Emperor.

In March 1989, it was inscribed as a municipal cultural preservation unit by the Huzhou Municipal Government.

Architecture

The bridge measures 18 metres (59 ft) long, 3.3 metres (11 ft) wide, and approximately 5.3 metres (17 ft) high.

References

  1. 南浔浔溪古桥 [Ancient Bridges in Nanxun]. Sohu (in Chinese). 2019-01-16.
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