Xiangfu Bridge
# Xiangfu Bridge

The Xiangfu Bridge (simplified Chinese: 祥符桥; traditional Chinese: 祥符橋; pinyin: Xiángfú Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the Grand Canal in Xiangfu Subdistrict [zh], Gongshu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It is the only Ming dynasty stone arch bridge preserved in Hangzhou. The bridge measures 28 metres (92 ft) long, 3.6 metres (12 ft) wide, and approximately 5 metres (16 ft) high.

## History

The first known instance of Xiangfu Bridge being documented on Lin'an Annals of Xianchun (咸淳临安志) appeared in 1268, during the Southern Song dynasty. The current bridge was rebuilt in 1543, during the reign of Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).

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.

## Gallery

* Xiangfu Bridge in October 2013
* Lotus carving on the pier
* Xiangfu Bridge in October 2013
* Stone lotus on the top of a baluster column
* Stone lion on the top of a baluster column
* Lotus carving on the pier
