Zhujian Bridge

Zhujian Bridge

Zhujian Bridge is a cultural relic protection unit of Yuyao City.

Zhujian Bridge

Located in Zhudong Village, Zhujia Du, Sanqi Town, it spans the Ci River (locally also called Zhujian River) from north to south, connecting the towns of Sanqi and Hemudu. Completed in 1966, it has a total length of 101 meters and is the earliest steel cable-stayed bridge in Zhejiang Province. On April 26, 2010, Zhujian Bridge was announced as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural relic protection units in Yuyao City.

Sanqi Town: Sanqi Town gets its name from its traditional market. According to the Guangxu-era “Cixi County Annals,” “Sanqi Market is located twenty-five li west of the county, with markets held on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 10th of each month, hence the name.” The town covers an area of 68 square kilometers, governing 12 administrative villages and 3 neighborhood committees, with a total population of over 32,000. In 2003, the per capita income was 6,500 yuan. Sanqi Town is situated in the heart of the Ningbo-Shaoxing Plain, enjoying favorable geographical conditions. It borders Ningbo to the east, faces the Hemudu Cultural Site across the Ci River to the south, and neighbors Cixi via the Duhuling hills to the north. The area enjoys convenient transportation—the Provincial Highway 61 runs across the town, and it is close to Ningbo Lishe Airport and... More details about Sanqi Town ++

Further reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units in Yuyao City