Shangjin Bridge, Historic bridge in Gusu District, China

Shangjin Bridge is a stone structure in Gusu District that spans a waterway with curved arches and stone railings. The design follows traditional construction methods from the region, with multiple sections supporting the crossing.

The bridge was built in ancient times to serve merchants and travelers crossing through Suzhou's water system. It remained a vital link for commerce and movement through the district for centuries after.

The bridge's name pairs it with Xiajin Bridge, its counterpart across the Shangtang River to the east; the two are known as a facing pair. The 1982 listing as a Suzhou protected cultural relic is recorded on the granite slab at the bridge, whose inscription was carved in 1985.

The bridge is accessible by public transportation, with several bus stops near the area for convenient access. Walking paths on both sides make it easy to explore the crossing from different angles.

The bridge's name appears on a granite slab beside it, incised in red: Shangjin Qiao, with the small characters above reading that Suzhou's government listed it as a protected cultural relic in 1982, and the line below recording the stone was set up in 1985. The slab is shaded by a structure overhead.