Tangyue Arch Group
Anhui · China
This is only village that have 7 ancient archways from Ming dynasty, 500 years ago,because bao family have many officer from Ming dynasty
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tangyue Arch Group
Welcome to the Tangyue Arch Group, a site of profound historical and sociological significance located in Shexian County, the ancient heart of the Huizhou region. As we stand here, we are not merely looking at stone structures…
Listen in the app2The First Arch — The Monument to Loyalty
We begin our detailed exploration at the first arch encountered upon entering, which is dedicated to the virtue of Loyalty. Erected in the Ming Dynasty, specifically in the year 1534, this structure honors Bao Xiangxian. …
Listen in the app3The Second Arch — A Testament to Fidelity
As we move to the second arch, we encounter the oldest structure in the group, built in 1501 during the Ming Dynasty. This arch is dedicated to Fidelity, specifically honoring the widow of Bao Can. …
Listen in the app4Dunben Hall — The Men's Ancestral Shrine
Leaving the path of the arches for a moment, we enter Dunben Hall, the principal ancestral shrine for the men of the Bao clan. Built over 200 years ago, this hall is a masterpiece of Huizhou timber-frame architecture. …
Listen in the app5Qingyi Hall — The Unique Women's Ancestral Hall
Directly adjacent to the men's hall stands Qingyi Hall, perhaps the most significant cultural anomaly in Tangyue. Built in 1805, this is the only ancestral hall in all of China dedicated exclusively to women. …
Listen in the app6The Fifth Arch — The Arch of Filial Piety
Continuing back to the main path, we reach the fifth arch, dedicated to Filial Piety, or 'Xiao.' This arch was built to honor Bao Fengchang. The stories associated with this arch are visceral and often shocking to the modern ear,…
Listen in the app7Village Life and the 900-Year Heritage
Beyond the final arch lies the village of Tangyue itself, a settlement with over 900 years of continuous history. Walking into the village proper, the scale shifts from monumental stone to domestic brick and wood. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Tangyue Arch Group, we find ourselves at the edge of the village, looking back at the line of seven stone giants. They stand as a stone mirror, reflecting the aspirations, fears, and values of a…
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What is Tangyue Arch Group?
Tangyue Arch Group is a place in Anhui · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Anhui · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.8669, 118.3701 |
| Last updated |