八字桥
Bazi Bridge
The Eight-Character Bridge is located in the north of the ancient city of Shaoxing. It was first built during the Jiatai period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1201-1204), more than 800 years ago. It is named after the two bridge holes facing each other and shaped like the character "eight". It spans three rivers and connects four streets. It is known as "China's earliest urban overpass". It is a national key cultural protection unit and a World Heritage Site of the Grand Canal. The bridge connects three streets and three rivers, allowing pedestrians and boats to go their own way, integrating into the texture of the old city without demolishing houses or changing streets. The surrounding Baziqiao historical district is still home to a large number of aboriginal people, and there is almost no commercialization. The bluestone road, Zhenshui folk houses, and Huanyi in the river port are the most authentic daily life of Shaoxing's water town.
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八字桥
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Before you go
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- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
In the city, you can take bus No. 8, 21, 30, 52, or 88 to the "Municipal Women's Insurance Hospital" station and walk for 5-10 minutes; it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the "City Square Station" of Metro Line 1. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the hometown of Lu Xun and about 10 minutes to walk from the hometown of Shusheng. It is suitable for tandem tours.
Practical notes
The neighborhood is free and open to visitors all day long. It is recommended to visit for 1-2 hours. The light is best and the everyday atmosphere are the strongest in the early morning or evening. The stone road is slippery, so be careful not to slip on rainy days. The block is a residential area, so don't break into other people's houses. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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