Guo Family Chastity Archway

Guo Family Chastity Archway

The Guo Family Chastity Archway is a cultural relics protection unit of Zhejiang Province.

Guo Family Chastity Archway (Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Qing Dynasty

Announcement Date: December 12, 1989

Located in Dongyuan Village, Lingdong Township. Constructed in the 40th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1775), it was erected by then Governor-General of Fujian and Zhejiang, Zhong Yin, and others “in honor of Madam Guo, wife of Zhang Xueli.” The structure has four pillars and five stories, a hip-and-gable roof, is 8 meters in height, and has an overall width of 6.9 meters. It is built from blue stone in imitation of wood. The main ridge and hip ridges feature fish-dragon ornaments, while the lintels and other parts are adorned with relief and openwork carvings depicting figures, flowers, auspicious clouds, qilins, carp, dragons, phoenixes, lions, and cranes. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the archway is well preserved.

Dongyuan Village: Dongyuan Village is the wealthiest village in Lanxi City. It is home to 13 enterprises, with an industrial output value of 440 million yuan and a total economic income of 346 million yuan in 1998, and an average per capita income of 7,028 yuan. More than ten villagers manage cement plants in Guangdong, Hubei, and other parts of the province. Since the Song Dynasty, notable figures such as Lü Zuqian, Jin Lüxiang, Song Lian, Wang Yangming, Xu Xiake, and Yu Dafu have left their footprints and literary works in Liudong Mountain. In modern times, Zhao Yidi, also known as Qixia and commonly referred to as “Miss Zhao Si,” wife of Zhang Xueliang, was originally from Dongyuan Village. Born into a prominent family, her father, Zhao Qinghua, served as Vice Minister of Communications in the Beiyang Government. Zhao… More detailed information about Dongyuan Village++

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units