Zhuangcheng Bridge

Zhuangcheng Bridge

Zhuangcheng Bridge is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangsu Province.

Also known as Fuxing Bridge, Zhuangcheng Bridge spans the Zhuangcheng River. Running east-west, both the bridge deck and structure are built from granite. The bridge deck has stone steps on both the eastern and western ends, with a longitudinal single-wheel cart lane stone embedded in the middle section of the steps. At the center of the bridge deck is inlaid a stone carved with cloud and lotus patterns. Marble railings and ten stone pillars are installed on both the northern and southern sides of the bridge deck. Its form and construction are similar to that of the Benshan Bridge, built during the Southern Song Dynasty in Qingfu Village, west of Jintan City. Shaped like a rainbow, the bridge showcases superb craftsmanship and remains well-preserved to this day.

On October 22, 2002, Zhuangcheng Bridge was designated as part of the fifth batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Jiangsu Province.

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Jiangsu Province