Hongji Bridge

The Hongji Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge over the Dongshi River in Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China.

History
The bridge was first mentioned in the Prefecture Topography of Huzhou during the reign of Wanli Emperor in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). In 1805, in the ruling of Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it was rebuilt by local people. On November 15, 1937, in order to stop the attack of the Imperial Japanese Army, the National Army blew up part of the bridge deck.

Architecture
The bridge measures 28 m long, 3.5 m wide, and approximately 7.2 m high.