Yong'an Bridge in Yixing

Yong'an Bridge in Yixing

Yong'an Bridge in Yixing is a cultural relics protection unit of Yixing City.

Yong'an Bridge is located at the northern end of Bo Village, Chengxi Village, Gaocheng Town, Yixing City. In March 2003, it was designated as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit by the People's Government of Yixing City. In June 2006, it was further recognized as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit by the People's Government of Jiangsu Province.

Constructed in the 18th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1539), Yong'an Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge oriented from east to west. It is built with a mix of bluestone and granite, where the main structure consists of bluestone and the steps are made of granite. The bridge is 11.50 meters long, 2.90 meters wide at the top, and 3.40 meters wide at the base. The clear span of the arch is 4.60 meters, with a rise of 3.10 meters. The slope is 12°, and there are 10 stone steps on both the eastern and western sides. The bridge is equipped with bluestone railings and lotus-patterned balusters.

Gaocheng Town: Gaocheng Town is situated in the northern suburbs of Yixing City, covering a total area of 82 square kilometers with a population of 50,100. It administers 10 administrative villages and one neighborhood committee. The Xinchang Railway and the Suyi Expressway run through the town, and a service area has been established within the town. Gaocheng Town boasts a long history and has produced many notable individuals. Both Jiang Nanxiang, former president of Tsinghua University, and Yu Zhaozhong, former president of National Central University in Taiwan, were born in Gaocheng, earning the town the reputation of having “twin stars on one street.”

Gaocheng Town is an economic powerhouse and a key industrial hub in Yixing City. In 2005, the town achieved an industrial taxable sales volume of 7.65 billion yuan, and its fiscal revenue... More detailed information about Gaocheng Town++