Guanghui Bridge, A Timeless Bridge with Sculpted Stone Lions

Nanxun Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (near the silk guild hall, spanning the Nan Shi River)

Famous single-hole stone bridge of Guanghui Bridge system

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Introduction

One of the three ancient stone bridges in Nanxun, Guanghui Bridge spans the South Market River. According to legend, after the uprising of Zhang Shicheng in the Yuan Dynasty, he occupied the Guanghui Palace and used it as his own palace. Therefore, this ancient bridge is also known as Zhang Wang Temple Bridge or Guanghui Bridge. Guanghui Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge, the construction date of which is unknown. It underwent two reconstructions during the Jiaqing and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty. The bridge is 18 meters long, 3.32 meters wide, 13 meters high, and has 24 steps both upstairs and downstairs. In front of the bridge, there are a pair of exquisitely carved stone lions, originally owned by the silk industry guild.

Address

Nanxun Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (near the silk guild hall, spanning the Nan Shi River)

Opening hours

07:30-17:30 (summer), 08:00-17:00 (winter) (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Transportation

Located inside Nanxun Ancient Town, transportation options are as follows: 1. Walking is feasible within the ancient town. 2. Taxis: There are not many taxis in Nanxun town. The starting price is 5 yuan for the first 2 kilometers, and 2 yuan per additional kilometer. 3. Tricycles: Local tricycles are one of the main transportation options in Nanxun town and are convenient for travel. Tricycle fares are approximately 3 yuan per kilometer. It usually costs 8 yuan to get to the ancient town from the Tai'an Road bus station and 10-15 yuan from the long-distance bus station.

Phone 0572-3016999