Chen Gong Bridge was built in Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty for four years. At that time, a family member wished Huafeng to raise funds to build a bridge. After eight years of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty, the bridge collapsed. In the fifty-third year of Kangxi, political envoys advocated and took the lead in donating money. The monk Hui Di of Lingyun Temple tried his best to raise funds to help, and it took four years to build the present Chen Gong Bridge. The bridge is 98m long and16m high. The middle part of the bridge deck is slightly narrow, with a width of 5.9 meters, and the width of piers at both ends is 12.2 meters.
It is one of the oldest and most famous ten famous bridges in Hangzhou. Because it is not open to traffic, it is not only a traffic function, but also a good place for nearby residents to enjoy the cool in summer nights. It's cool and safe. The west bank under the bridge is a long and narrow residential area built along the river.
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Historical significance
Chen Gong Bridge is of special significance to Hangzhou. A long time ago, Hangzhou people who returned to their hometown were always calm and excited when they saw this ancient bridge. This bridge marks the end of the ancient canal in Hangzhou. Wanderers who are far away from home will always feel a lot of comfort and moved when they see the familiar small bridge in their hometown.
Today, after several renovations, this ancient bridge is still a place frequented by pedestrians. Walking on the steep bridge deck and looking at the canal, the Chen Gong Bridge is like a maintenance point, linking the whole Longteng with the land of Hang Cheng, with home and roots inside and a wandering world outside. At present, there are museums of fans, knives, umbrellas and canals beside Chen Gong Bridge. It provides convenience for people to understand the canal culture.
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