Xijin Bridge

Xijin Bridge
西津桥
Xijin Bridge in 2007
Coordinates28°53′43″N 120°01′34″E / 28.89536°N 120.026°E / 28.89536; 120.026
CrossesYongkang River
LocaleYongkang, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
Characteristics
DesignCovered bridge
Total length166 m (545 ft)
No. of spans13
History
Construction startMing dynasty (wooden)
Qing dynasty (stone piers)
Construction end1718
Location
Map

Xijin Bridge (simplified Chinese: 西津桥; traditional Chinese: 西津橋; pinyin: Xījīn Qiáo; lit. 'West Ferry Bridge'), is an ancient Chinese covered bridge or lángqiáo (廊桥) located in Yongkang, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. It is the largest covered bridge in Zhejiang Province, and one of the largest in China.