Ganzhou Ancient Pontoon Bridge
建春门浮桥
A pontoon bridge spanning the Gong River, made of more than a hundred wooden boats linked together. It dates back to the Southern Song and is still used daily by local residents.
The Jianchun Gate pontoon bridge, also known as the Donghe pontoon bridge or Dongjin Bridge, lies outside Jianchun Gate in the northeast of old Ganzhou and crosses the Gong River. It was first built during the Qiandao era of the Southern Song, so it has more than 800 years of history. About 400 metres long, it is made of over 100 wooden boats linked by cables with wooden planks laid across them, rising and falling with the river. It is one of the few ancient pontoon bridges in China still in daily use. In the early morning, you often see residents carrying loads to market and cyclists crossing, and food stalls at the bridge's end give it a lively local feel. From the bridge, you can look back at the Song city wall and the Jianchun Gate tower. Crossing is free, and a round trip on foot takes about 30 minutes, which can be combined with a cycling route along the wall. Getting there: it is about a 20-minute walk from Bajing Terrace along the city wall, or you can take a taxi to Jianchun Gate. Note: the deck moves with the water and has gaps between the planks, so wear flat shoes and keep an eye on children. The bridge may be temporarily opened and closed during flood season or strong winds.
Opening hours
All day (may close during flood season)
Nearby sights
- Zaoer Lane & Yaoyaqian
- Ciyun Pagoda
- Ganzhou Confucian Temple
- Fushou Ditch Museum
- Bajing Terrace & Song Dynasty City Wall
- Yugu Terrace
- Former Residence of Chiang Ching-kuo
- Mazu Rock (Mazuyan)