Xitang Yongning Bridge

Xitang Yongning Bridge

Standing on Yongning Bridge, you can enjoy a panoramic view of both banks of Xutang River, with a rustic covered bridge to the south. The narrow Xutang River forms a water lane, with an imitation ancient street to the west and the historic Tangdong Street to the east.

Introduction

Yongning Bridge is currently the best scenic viewpoint in town. On the north bank, the Chao'nan Dai Corridor stretches along the water like a winding dragon, with pedestrians and cyclists all walking beneath it—a scene rarely seen in other ancient towns.

The south bank is the back side of Xijie, lined with uneven residential buildings along the river, most dating from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republican era. The grand ancestral houses feature soaring fire walls, while blue bricks, black tiles, and stone river bridges are all visible. This area is especially favored by photographers and painters, serving as a prime spot for their artistic inspiration.

Address: Inside Xitang Ancient Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City

Transportation: Accessible on foot within the town

Type: Bridge

Recommended visiting time: 10–15 minutes

Opening hours:

Open all day

Ticket information:

No separate ticket required. Included in the Xitang scenic area ticket.

Xitang Town: Xitang, anciently known as Xietang, was established as a market town during the Ming Dynasty, bordering Yong'an and Qianshan townships. Initially named Xietang, it was later called Xitang. Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn Period, Wu Zixu stationed troops here and dug the Wu Zi Pond to improve water conservancy, channeling water from Xushan Mountain directly into the area, hence it was also called Xutang. Xitang Town is located in the northern part of Jiashan County, at the junction of three provinces and cities—-Hu. It boasts a superior geographical location and is known as the "corner of Wu and Yue." It is 90 km east of Shanghai, 110 km west of Hangzhou, 85 km north of Suzhou, and 9 km south of Jiashan County. The town center lies at 120°53′ east longitude and 30°56′ north latitude. With water and land... More detailed information about Xitang Town++