xiangfu bridge
the xiangfu bridge traditional cultural block. [photo/hangzhou.com.cn]
documents from the southern song dynasty (1127-1279) recorded that xiangfu bridge was first located in yuhang's diaolu township. the existing structure was built in the ming dynasty (1368-1644) and rebuilt in 1543. in march 2023, it was designated a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level.
historically, the area around xiangfu bridge, centered on the huantang river, was a bustling northern gateway to hangzhou, thriving due to its developed waterways. however, by the 1990s, urban development led to the decline of the old streets by the bridge. in 2016, a renewal of the area began.
today, the rejuvenated xiangfu bridge traditional cultural block, enclosed by moganshan road, daji road, sandun road, and xiangfu road, boasts a variety of businesses and a rich cultural atmosphere. it has emerged as a new cultural and tourism landmark of gongshu district.
a bird's-eye view of the newly-revamped xiangfu bridge traditional cultural block. [photo/wechat account: gh_1549c20e32fa]
