Jinxian Bridge

Jinxian Bridge

Jinxian Bridge is a cultural heritage site protected by Jiashan County.

Jinxian Bridge is located in Zhujia Village, Ganyao Village, Ganyao Town. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, it is categorized as an ancient structure.

The 1875 Jiashan County Annals record that the bridge was originally built in 1573 during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era and was reconstructed in 1765 during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era. The original bridge had a pavilion on top, hence it was commonly known as "Pavilion Bridge." In June 2010, it was designated as a county-level cultural heritage site. Locals usually call it "Pavilion Bridge," while the name "Jinxian Bridge" is less known. The restoration was completed in 2014 and passed inspection by the county museum and the cultural heritage office.

Covering an area of 133 square meters, Jinxian Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge oriented north-south, spanning Tingqiao Port. It is 27 meters long, with a bridge deck width of 3.5 meters and an approach width of 4.9 meters. The arch has a rise of 8 meters. The arch ring features vertically bonded and segmented construction. The bridge deck consists of solid stonework, including integrated balustrades and columns, adorned with carved patterns of bats and lotus flowers. There are 34 steps on both the northern and southern sides. As one of the older ancient bridges in Ganyao Town, it is also the highest arched bridge within Jiashan County, holding certain historical and artistic value.

On June 7, 2010, Jinxian Bridge was announced as a Jiashan County cultural heritage site.

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