[2025 Zhuhai Attraction] Travel Guide for Meixi Archway (Updated Apr)

#Zhuhai Itinerary Day 1: Wandering in the long river of culture On our first day in Zhuhai, our trip started at the Meixi Archway. This archway, which carries a lot of history, stands among the verdant mountains and waters, reminding people of the prosperity and stories of the past. Standing under the archway and carefully appreciating its exquisite carvings, it seems as if you can hear the whispers of ancient times. The surrounding ancient trees are towering and full of vitality, making this land full of the breath of life. As we walked deeper, we visited the nearby Meixi Village, where the quaint houses and the modern city complement each other, showing a unique cultural style. The locals enthusiastically introduced the history of this land to us, which gave us a deeper understanding of Zhuhai. Day 2: Exploring the Soul of the City On the second day of our trip, we came to Zhuhai’s Lover’s Road. This picturesque coastline was refreshing. Strolling along the coast, the sea breeze brings a hint of coolness. We sat down in a roadside cafe, tasted the local specialties, admired the sea view and sunset in the distance, and felt the passage of time. Afterwards, we returned to the Meixi Archway and attended an exhibition themed on local culture to gain a deeper understanding of Zhuhai’s history and future. In this land, the ancient and the modern blend together, allowing people to feel the soul of the city.

Zhuhai Meixi Archway stands silently in the river of history, like a silent guardian, telling the stories of past hardships and glories. The exquisitely carved stone archway is adorned with intricate patterns and seal characters, with every detail reflecting the artistic ingenuity of its craftsmen. Being there feels like traveling through time, experiencing the transmission of ancient traditions and family spirit. Surrounded by verdant bamboo and babbling streams, it adds a touch of tranquility, making visitors linger and reflect. This historical and cultural treasure is not just a tourist attraction, but a vivid memory that records Zhuhai's unique cultural heritage and emotional imprints.

Meixi Archway Meixi Stone Archway is located at the former site of "Chen Fang Garden," in Meixi Village, Qianshan Town, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. It was built in the 12th year (1886) and the 17th year (1891) of the Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty. Three archways remain today, which were bestowed by Emperor Guangxu to commend Chen Fang, the Qing Dynasty's consul in Hawaii, and his parents for their contributions to their hometown. It was declared a cultural relic protection unit of Zhuhai City in 1987, listed as a provincial cultural relic unit by Guangdong Province in 1989, and after repairs in 1992, it was designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2006. Meixi Archway is made of granite, with a perfect blend of Chinese and Western artistic styles, excellent structural mechanics, and exquisite decorative carvings. The Chinese Archway Art Museum also showcases models of the finest existing archways in China. According to Huang Xiaodong, a member of the Standing Committee and Minister of Propaganda of Zhuhai City, this is a microcosm of Zhuhai's "Maritime Historical Culture."

The former residence of Chen Fang includes a Chen Gong Temple, two large houses, a bungalow, a flower hall and Meixi Temple and the Temple. In front of the house, the slabs and bricks are laid in the house and alleys, brick walls are built around them, and the whistle buildings are set at the east and west corners to form the Chen family's manor-style buildings. The former residence is planted with mango, pineapple, white magnolia, and Jiulixiang. The iron tree in front of the door is the result of flowering. The iron tree grows slowly, and the old tree with the age of 20 years old will bloom. Therefore, there is a saying that "the millennium iron tree blossoms". In fact, as long as the temperature and other conditions are appropriate, the iron tree can bloom every year, and it is not uncommon to see the iron tree in the south.

Meixi Shipaifang is located in the former site of "Chenfang Garden". It is located in Meixi Village, Qianshan Town, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. It was built in the 12th and 17th years of Qing Guangxu. The three existing ones were built by Emperor Guangxu in recognition of Chen Fang, the consul of the Qing Dynasty in Hawaii, and his parents and other artificial Fusang. It was announced as a cultural relics protection unit in Zhuhai in 1987. It was listed as a provincial cultural relics unit in Guangdong Province in 1989. After being repaired in 1992, it was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit in 2006. The Meixi archway is made of granite, and the artistic style of Chinese and Western art is just right for Zhuhai's mechanical structure and exquisite carving decoration. The Chinese Pavilion Art Gallery is a collection of the existing archway boutique models in China. According to Huang Xiaodong, member of the Standing Committee of Zhuhai City and Minister of Propaganda, this is the epitome of Zhuhais History and History of Shanghai.

Before I came here, I thought that the Meixi archway was actually only a memorial archway, but the fact is not true. In addition to the Meixi stone archway built by Emperor Guangxu, it also took Chenjia Garden and Chenjia Cemetery as the main body, and "Chen Fangjia History", "China Archway Boutique Exhibition", "China Plaque Exhibition", "Zhuhai Celebrity Wax Museum", "Chuan Opera Face", etc. for exhibitions and performances

Walking through the Meixi archway, it seems as if one second passed back a hundred years ago, the memory of that frame a hundred years ago, like a film of film, the glory and glory of hundreds of years ago, the prosperity of a hundred years and Development, as well as the traces of history left over a hundred years, have found the answer between the rubble of this building. Meixi archway is the most striking is the former residence of Chen Fang. This was built after Chen Fang returned to China in 1890. It took six years to be built. It consists of two parts. The main room contains a flower hall. There are three large houses and one ancestral hall. There are white magnolia and Jiulixiang flowers on both sides of the courtyard. The surrounding walls are built around the wall, and the whistle buildings are set at the east and west corners to form the Chen family's manor-style buildings. Looking up at the opposite side is the three buildings, one of the building groups of the entire former residence, and the right side is the country ditch, which was the place where the villagers of Meixi gathered and entered into the village regulations. The middle building is the Meixi Grand Temple, which is the place where the Meixi villagers worship the Buddha. The current temple is turned into a Chinese archway boutique exhibition area. The one on the left is Shi Chen's Great Hall, which is the ancestral hall of the Chen family of the entire Meixi Village, dedicated to the ancestors of the Chen family.