The Jieguanting Stone Archway

　　Built in the 42nd year of the Qianlong reign (1777) when Prefect Jiang Yuanshu renovated Jieguanting Pavilion to amplify the ceremonial atmosphere of receiving officials, the stone archway, along with the Bell and Drum Tower, the Official Hall, and the Temple of the Wind God, forms a complete architectural complex. The archway features a four-pillar, two-story, three-bay façade constructed from granite and blue volcanic stone. The central horizontal plaque bears the inscription “Kun Wei Yong Dian” (Eternal Foundation of the Universe) on the front and “Ao Zhu Qing Tian” (The Turtle Pillar Supports the Heavens) on the back. Between the two eaves are embedded stone carvings of figures, while the lower section is adorned with motifs such as two dragons competing for a pearl, all rendered in smooth and powerful lines.