The Jiulong Bridge (simplified Chinese: 九龙桥; traditional Chinese: 九龍橋; pinyin: Jiǔlóng Qiáo; lit. 'Nine Dragons Bridge') is a historic stone arch bridge over the Qinhuai River in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

Jiulong Bridge

九龙桥
Nine Dragons Bridge in October 2011
Coordinates32°01′47″N 118°48′24″E / 32.029637°N 118.806779°E / 32.029637; 118.806779
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesQinhuai River
LocaleQinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
Total length51 metres (167 ft)
Width12.4 metres (41 ft)
Height5.7 metres (19 ft)
History
Rebuilt1884
Location
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History

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Originally built in the early Ming dynasty (1368–1644), the bridge also known as "Tongji Bridge" (通济桥) because of its proximity to Tongji Gate.[1] The present version was completed in 1884 during the ruling of Guangxu Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1]

In 1937, a section of the bridge was bombed by Japanese fighters during the Second Sino-Japanese War.[1] After the founding of the Communist State in 1949, it was restored, and cement bridge fences were added and pavement was paved.[1] In June 2006, it has been designated as a municipal cultural heritage conservation unit by the Government of Nanjing.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Codification Committee, ed. (1997). 南京文物志 [Records of Nanjing Cultural Relics] (in Chinese). Beijing: Local Records Publishing House. p. 106. ISBN 9787801222220.