Gongchen Bridge
The Gongchen Bridge (simplified Chinese: 拱宸桥; traditional Chinese: 拱宸橋; pinyin: Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Grand Canal in Gongshu District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
History
Gongchen Bridge was originally built in 1631, during the ruling of Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), and was rebuilt in 1885, during the reign of Guangxu Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). On 6 May 2013, it was listed among the seventh batch of "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Zhejiang" by the State Council of China.
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Gongchen Bridge in July 2013 -
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013 -
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013 -
Gongchen Bridge in July 2013 -
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