Puji Bridge (Shanghai)

The Puji Bridge (simplified Chinese: 普济桥; traditional Chinese: 普濟橋; pinyin: Pǔjì Qiáo), commonly known as Shengtang Bridge (Chinese: 圣堂桥), is a historic stone arch bridge in the town of Jinze, Qingpu District, Shanghai.[1]

Puji Bridge

普济桥
Puji Bridge in September 2014.
Coordinates31°02′07″N 120°55′18″E
LocaleJinze, Qingpu District, Shanghai
Other name(s)Shengtang Bridge
Characteristics
DesignArch Bridge
MaterialStone
Total length26.7 metres (88 ft)
Width2.75 metres (9 ft 0 in)
Height5 metres (16 ft)
Longest span10.5 metres (34 ft)
History
Construction start1267
Construction end1267
Opened1267
Location

Name

The bridge is named after Shengtang Temple, a Buddhist temple nearby the bridge.[1]

History

The bridge was originally built in 1267, in the 3rd year of Xianchun period (12651274) of the Southern Song dynasty (11271279). It was renovated in the Ming and Qing dynasties (13681911). In 1987 it was inscribed to the fourth batch of Municipal Level Cultural Heritage List by the Shanghai Municipal Government.[1]

Architecture

With one arch, Puji Bridge is 26.7 metres (88 ft) long and 5 metres (16 ft) high, very similar to Wan'an Bridge, therefore the two being collectively known as the "Sister Bridges". It is made of a very precious purple stone, namely the fluorite. Washed by rain, it appears shiny purple under the sun, sparkling and colorful.[1]

References

Bibliography

  • Kang Guojian, ed. (2012). "Jinze Town" 《金泽镇》. 《古镇》 [Ancient Towns] (in English and Chinese). Hefei, Anhui: Huangshan Shushe. ISBN 978-7-5461-2712-5.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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