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 | |
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.jpg) Puji Bridge in September 2014. | |
| Coordinates | 31°02′07″N 120°55′18″E / 31.0353°N 120.9217°E |
| Locale | Jinze, Qingpu District, Shanghai |
| Other name(s) | Shengtang Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch Bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 26.7 metres (88 ft) |
| Width | 2.75 metres (9 ft 0 in) |
| Height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Longest span | 10.5 metres (34 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1267 |
| Construction end | 1267 |
| Opened | 1267 |
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Name
editThe bridge is named after Shengtang Temple, a Buddhist temple nearby the bridge.[1]
History
editThe bridge was originally built in 1267, in the 3rd year of Xianchun period (1265–1274) of the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279). It was renovated in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911). In 1987 it was inscribed to the fourth batch of Municipal Level Cultural Heritage List by the Shanghai Municipal Government.[1]
Architecture
editWith 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
edit- ^ a b c d Kang Guojian (2012), p. 64.
Bibliography
edit- 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.
External links
edit- Puji Bridge in Jinze, Qingpu District of Shanghai Bridges in China (in Chinese)