Xijin Bridge

The Xijin Bridge extends 166 meters across the Yongkang River with twelve stone piers supporting thirteen wooden spans across the waterway.

The initial construction of the bridge started during the Ming Dynasty, and in 1718 its wooden piers were replaced with stone to increase durability.

A stone stele erected near the bridge in 1807 documents the history and honors the builders who contributed to this architectural achievement.

The bridge structure combines stone piers measuring 5.6 meters long and 3.3 meters wide with wooden beams averaging 13 meters in length.

The original wooden bridge measured 206.3 meters with fifteen piers and sixteen spans before its reconstruction with stone elements.

Location: Yongkang

Length: 166 m

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 28.89536,120.02600

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:18