Dakui Bridge

Dakui Bridge

Dakui Bridge is a cultural relic protection unit of Zhejiang Province.

Dakui Bridge is located on the central waterway of Qianku Town, Cangnan County, and was built during the Qing Dynasty. It is a five-arch beam-style stone bridge, oriented from east to west, with a total length of 22.3 meters and a width of 4.5 meters. Each bridge pier consists of five square stone columns topped with horizontal cap beams. Stone railings are installed on both sides of the bridge, with 24 railing pillars on each side. The tops of the pillars are carved with seated lions, and the railings are decorated with carvings of historical figures, stories, flowers, birds, and animals.

Source: Wenzhou Museum

Qianku Town: Qianku Town is located in the center of the Jiangnan Plain in Cangnan County, at 120° east longitude and 37° north latitude. It is 18 kilometers from Lincun Town (the county seat) and 11.5 kilometers from Longgang Town. The town borders Bacao Town and Jinshan Town to the east, connects with Kuoshan Township and Wangli Town to the south, links to Xin’an Township to the west, and adjoins Lupu Town and Xianju Township to the north. The town covers an area of 22 square kilometers, with a population of 65,000. It administers four sub-district offices, 40 administrative villages, and 4 residential areas. There are over 40 county-level departments stationed in the town and more than 20 town-affiliated departments and units. The area enjoys a pleasant climate, beautiful environment, dense river networks, and convenient transportation... More detailed information about Qianku Town++