Envisioned as a civic landmark, the Jiaxing Bridge extends the Ancient City’s Central Cultural Axis across the Huancheng River to Haogu Tower, stitching the historic town to South Lake. Rooted in context—nearby stone bridges, canal-side architecture along the Grand Canal, and the tower itself—the design couples heritage with forward-looking engineering. It strengthens the cultural corridor, enhances connectivity between historic districts, and delivers a contemporary, low-carbon structure for a climate-conscious future.

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Precisely aligned with the axis, the bridge departs the north bank of the Huancheng River and lands at Haogu Tower’s forecourt, preserving a clear, uninterrupted sightline to the tower. The crossing both celebrates the axis and provides a dignified culmination to the corridor.