Miaoji Bridge in Wuxing

Miaoji Bridge in Wuxing

Miaoji Bridge in Wuxing is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Heritage site.

Miaoji Bridge in Wuxing is located at Nanbahang in Qianxiang Natural Village, Xianmin Administrative Village, Donglin Town, Wuxing District. It dates back to the Yuan Dynasty and is categorized as an ancient architectural structure.

This north-south five-arched stone beam bridge has a total length of 27.2 meters, a deck width of approximately 1.65 meters, and covers an area of about 44 square meters. The bridge is built from Wukang stone, with granite materials incorporated in later reconstructions. The structure features a naturally flowing, graceful arch.

In January 2017, Miaoji Bridge in Wuxing was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site.

Donglin Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Huzhou City, managed by the Linhu District Committee. During the Republic of China era, it comprised two townships: Donglin and Baoshan. In 1936, they were merged into Donglin Township. In 1961, a commune was established here; in 1984, it reverted to township status, and in 1995, it was upgraded to a town. Located on the eastern bank of the Dongtiaoxi River, it is 26 kilometers from downtown Huzhou. The town covers an area of 26 square kilometers and has a population of 16,000. The Ling (Lake) Dai (Creek) Highway runs through it, connecting to National Highway 104. Waterways include the Dongtiaoxi River, with channels linking to Longxi Creek that lead to Huzhou and Hangzhou. The town administers the communities of Dongming, Dongfang, Dongsheng, Donghua, Baoyong, Baowei, Baozeng, Baoguo, Dongnan, Baofeng, Baojian, Baohe... More information about Donglin Town++

Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Heritage Sites