Danzimo Liufang Memorial Archway

Danzimo Liufang Memorial Archway

The Danzimo Liufang Memorial Archway is located in Banhu Village, Zhongluotan, north of Guangzhou. Built during the Ming Dynasty, this three-bay, four-pillar, five-story stone archway was erected in honor of Kuang Ruzhen, an ancestral figure of the Kuang clan in Banhu Village. Kuang Ruzhen, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations during the Hongwu era at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, was appointed as a Scholar of Literary Affairs, overseeing ceremonial and literary matters. He excelled in calligraphy, particularly known for his subtle ink wash technique, which greatly impressed the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, who bestowed upon him the “Danzimo Liufang” memorial archway. The archway is 10 meters wide, dignified and graceful. The central bay features the inscription “Danzimo Liufang” (Subtle Ink Leaves a Lasting Fragrance) on the front, while the side bays are inscribed with “Chu Di” (Emerging from the Examination List) and “Ru Xiao” (Entering Filial Piety). The rear of the central bay is inscribed with “Xuan Cheng Jia Di” (First-Ranked House of Xuan Cheng), and the side bays with “Li Men” (Gate of Rites) and “Yi Lu” (Path of Righteousness). The architecture retains the style of the Ming Dynasty. The archway remains well-preserved to this day.