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Tishan Bridge
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Tishan Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge over a stream in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. It measures 3.8 meters long and 4.3 meters wide. The bridge is named after the calligrapher Wang Xizhi, who wrote an inscription on an old woman's fan here.
Don't miss
- Stone arch bridge over a stream in Yuecheng District
- Named after calligrapher Wang Xizhi's fan inscription
- Original structure from the Eastern Jin dynasty (266–420)
- Rebuilt in 1828 during the Qing dynasty
- Listed as a Major National Historical and Cultural Site in 2013
Getting there
Know before you go
- Located in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
- The bridge is a historic stone arch structure, 3.8 m long and 4.3 m wide.
A bit of history
The original bridge dates back to the Eastern Jin dynasty (266–420 CE). The current structure was rebuilt in 1828, during the reign of the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing dynasty. In 2013, it was listed among the seventh batch of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Zhejiang.
Common questions
Why is it called Tishan Bridge?
It is named after the calligrapher Wang Xizhi, who wrote an inscription on an old woman's fan here.
When was the bridge originally built?
The original bridge dates back to the Eastern Jin dynasty (266–420 CE).
When was the current bridge rebuilt?
The current structure was rebuilt in 1828, during the reign of the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing dynasty.
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