Introduction
History
- ๐ Chen Fang: Born in Meixi Village, he became the first Chinese millionaire in Hawaii and was appointed as the first Chinese consul in Hawaii by Emperor Guangxu.
- ๐๏ธ Construction: The archways were built between 1886 and 1891 to honor Chen Fang and his family.
- ๐๏ธ Imperial Honor: Emperor Guangxu honored Chen Fang with these buildings, decorated with carvings and traditional Chinese motifs.
- ๐ Return to China: After selling his property in Hawaii, Chen Fang returned to China and built a villa similar to his Hawaiian residence.
- ๐ Cultural Significance: The site integrates the commemoration of celebrities, folk custom exhibitions, and cultural relics protection.
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Architectural Features
- ๐ชจ Granite Construction: The archways are built from granite, combining Western and Eastern architectural styles.
- ๐จ Intricate Carvings: The buildings feature dainty carvings along the roofs and columns, with motifs representing luck and fortune.
- ๐ฏ Traditional Style: Built in the Paifang style, associated with virtuous and high-minded people.
- ๐๏ธ Height: Each of the three surviving structures is around 12 meters high.
- ๐ก Additional Structures: Includes Chen's memorial temple, large chambers, a hall, a villa, and two temples.
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Main Attractions
- ๐๏ธ Former Residence: Includes Chen's Ancestral Temple, a western-style building, and a garden.
- ๐ฏ๏ธ Waxworks Hall: Features wax figures of famous people from Zhuhai.
- ๐ก Folk House Exhibition: Showcases traditional Chinese architecture and local customs.
- ๐ธ Chen's Garden: Contains trees brought from Hawaii, a lotus pool, and an eight-angled pavilion.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Art Gallery: Exhibits Chinese painting and calligraphy.
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How to Get There
- ๐ Bus Routes: Accessible by buses 26, 36, 41, and 99.
- ๐ Express Bus: Daily express buses from Zhuhai Hotel to Meixi Royal Stone Archways.
- ๐ Taxi: Taxis and private cars are also convenient options.
- ๐บ๏ธ Location: Situated in Meixi Village, Qianshan Town, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province.
Nearby Hotels
- ๐จ Atour Hotel Zhuhai Gongbei Fuhuali: Rated 'Fantastic' with prices from $56.19 per night.
- ๐จ Hyatt Place Zhuhai Jinshi: Rated 'Fabulous' with prices from $59.49 per night.
- ๐จ Hilton Garden Inn Zhuhai Jinan University: Rated 'Fabulous' with prices from $52.88 per night.
- ๐จ Hampton by Hilton Zhuhai Cheng Feng Plaza: Rated 'Fabulous' with prices from $56.76 per night.
- ๐จ Renaissance Zhuhai Hotel: Rated 'Fabulous' with prices from $83.74 per night.
- ๐จ GreenTree Inn Zhuhai Mingzhu Station Express Hotel: Rated 'Agradable' with prices from $35.67 per night.
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