Gongchen Bridge

Built in the 4th year of Emperor Chongzhen's Reign in the Ming Dynasty (1631), Gongchen Bridge is a stone three-arch bridge standing across the Grand Canal. In 1986, the bridge was included in the list of cultural relics under municipal protection by the Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government. However, the bridge is still in use.

92.1m in length, and 16m in height, the bridge is the highest and longest stone arch bridge among ancient bridges in Hangzhou. In Chinese, “gong” literally means meeting, and “chen” refers to the place where emperors live. Hence, Gongchen Bridge was a symbol of welcome and respect for emperors. It is the endpoint of the Grand Canal as well as the transport hub in the Hangzhou Section of the Grand Canal.

Opening Hours: All day

Address: 1 Qiaonong Street, Gongshu District, Hangzhou