The Gongchen Bridge () 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.

Gongchen Bridge

Gallery

Surrounding area

East Gongchen Bridge station

References

Bridges in Zhejiang

Arch bridges in China

Bridges completed in 1885

Qing dynasty architecture

Buildings and structures completed in 1885

1885 establishments in China

Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Zhejiang

Gongchen Bridge