Pangong Bridge, Ming dynasty stone arch bridge in Wuxing District, China.
Pangong Bridge is a stone arch structure crossing the Huzhou River in Zhejiang Province, measuring approximately 57.5 meters long and nearly 7 meters wide. The construction features three arches that allow water to flow underneath, giving the bridge its distinctive form.
The structure was designed by scholar and hydrologist Pan Jixun and constructed between 1585 and 1590 during the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Wanli. In 1839, the original five-opening design was modified into a three-arch form to improve water discharge capacity.
The bridge's name derives from the local geography, and its arch design continues to shape how people experience the waterway today. Visitors can observe the carefully crafted stonework and the skilled workmanship characteristic of the Ming period.
The bridge can be crossed on foot and offers good views of the river from above. Best access is from the waterside paths that lead to the structure from both sides.
The bridge was named to honor Pan Jixun, the designer whose water engineering expertise was known throughout the region. This connection between the engineer and his work remains deeply rooted in local memory.
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