Jiak Kim Bridge
The Jiak Kim Bridge (Chinese: 若锦桥; pinyin: Ruò jǐn qiáo) is a pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The bridge spans the Singapore River near Robertson Quay. Constructed in 1999, it was named after Tan Jiak Kim (Chinese: 陈若锦; pinyin: Chén Ruò Jǐn), grandson of famous merchant and philanthropist Tan Kim Seng and son of Tan Beng Swee (Chinese: 陈明水; pinyin: Chén Míng Shuǐ).[1] He is also a prominent Straits-born Chinese merchant and political activist during the early 19th century.
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Jiak Kim Bridge 若锦桥 | |
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 Jiak Kim Bridge in March 2007 | |
| Coordinates | 1°17′32″N 103°50′09″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Singapore River |
| Official name | Jiak Kim Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | cable arch bridge |
| History | |
| Designer | CPG Corporation |
| Opened | 1999 |
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