Lu Family Chastity Archway

Lu Family Chastity Archway

The Lu Family Chastity Archway is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Lu Family Chastity Archway is located in Duqiao Town, Linhai City, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

On January 13, 2017, it was designated as part of the seventh batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People's Government of Zhejiang Province.

Duqiao Town: I. Overview of Duqiao

Duqiao Town is situated in the southeast of Linhai City, at the geographical center of the northern Jiao Plain near the mouth of Taizhou Bay. It lies south of Taizhou urban area, 10 kilometers from Haimen Port and 20 kilometers from Luqiao Airport, borders Sanmen Bay to the north, and is close to the national-level Taozhu Scenic Area. The town covers a land area of 186 square kilometers, with a total population of 194,000. The built-up area spans 5.5 square kilometers, housing over 50,000 permanent residents. It governs 7 offices, 3 community neighborhood committees, and 123 administrative villages.

Duqiao is rich in resources and abundant in produce. The town has an interconnected river network… More details about Duqiao Town++

Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units