Fodor's Expert Review Tangyue Memorial Arches

Shexian County Notable Building

Almost 100 memorial archways, a recurring feature of Huizhou architecture, dot Shexian County, but this well-preserved row of seven is the most famous. It commemorates the wealthy Bao family and has elements that reflect morality, piety, female chastity, and other traditional values.

Notable Building

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5 km (3 miles) west of Huizhou Old Town
Tangyue, Anhui Sheng  245000, China

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Rate Includes: Y100, Daily 7:30–5:30

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