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Xiegong Bridge
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Xiegong Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge crossing the West Stream in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. It is named after a prefecture chief from the Later Jin dynasty. The current bridge was completed in 1685 during the Qing dynasty.
Don't miss
- Stone arch bridge over the West Stream
- Named after Xie Gong, a Later Jin dynasty prefecture chief
- Current structure built in 1685 during the Qing dynasty
- Nearby: Mansion of Lü Ben, head of the Ming Empire cabinet
Getting there
Know before you go
- The bridge is a historic stone arch bridge in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing.
- Located over the West Stream, near the Mansion of Lü Ben.
A bit of history
The original bridge dates to the Later Jin dynasty (936–947). The present version was completed in 1685 under the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. In 2013, it was listed as a Major National Historical and Cultural Site in Zhejiang.
Common questions
When was the current Xiegong Bridge built?
The present version was completed in 1685 during the Kangxi Emperor's reign.
Who is the bridge named after?
It is named after Xie Gong, a prefecture chief from the Later Jin dynasty (936–947).
What is nearby?
The Mansion of Lü Ben, head of the cabinet of the Ming Empire, is in the surrounding area.
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