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Baozhu Bridge

Coordinates: 30°00′30″N 120°35′01″E / 30.008222°N 120.583667°E / 30.008222; 120.583667
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Baozhu Bridge

宝珠桥
Baozhu Bridge in July 2012
Coordinates30°00′30″N 120°35′01″E / 30.008222°N 120.583667°E / 30.008222; 120.583667
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
LocaleYuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
Total length30 metres (98 ft)
Width3.95 metres (13.0 ft)
History
Rebuilt1749
Location
Map

The Baozhu Bridge (simplified Chinese: 宝珠桥; traditional Chinese: 寶珠橋; pinyin: Bǎozhū Qiáo), formerly known as Huozhu Bridge (火珠桥; 火珠橋; Huǒzhū Qiáo), is a historic stone arch bridge in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.[1]

History

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Originally built in the Song dynasty (960–1279), the current bridge was rebuilt in 1749 during the ruling of Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1] The bridge has a width of 3.95 metres (13.0 ft) and a length of 30 metres (98 ft).[1] There are seven stone steles on the bridge, of which the largest stone stele in the middle is carved with peach reliefs, and the other six on both sides are carved with Chinese dragon reliefs.[1]

In August 2002, it has been inscribed as a municipal cultural relic preservation organ by the Government of Shaoxing.

Baozhu Bridge July 2012

References

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  1. ^ a b c d 宝珠桥. zgkqw.com (in Chinese). 2010-12-19. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2023-01-04.