[2025 Jiang County Attraction] Travel Guide for Nanfan Stone Archway (Updated Apr)

|Who is the protagonist being commended? The Nanfan Stone Archway was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty more than 200 years ago. With its solid brick and stone structure, it has withstood the baptism of wind and rain and still stands tall. The stone archway consists of six pillars and five doors. On the top of the double-eaved hipped roof are stone plaques engraved with "Imperial Edict" and "Honor", which looks solemn and dignified. Each side of the archway is carved with exquisite reliefs, with lifelike animals, flowers and figures that are dazzling to the eyes. The male and female stone lions holding drum stones stand on both sides of the central gate, adding a bit of majesty. On the stone plaque in the middle of the archway are engraved the words "Chastity Archway for Lady Li, Wife of Jia Ningduan, Who Was Conferred the Title of Zhongxian Doctor". Li Gongren was the title given to the wife of a fourth-rank official in the Qing Dynasty, while Jia Ningduan was a fourth-rank Zhongxian Doctor who died in office. As Jia Ningduan's second wife, Li Gongren insisted on remaining a widow and raised her young son with great difficulty. Under the guidance and instruction of his grandmother, Mrs. Li, Jia Zongluo had good conduct and excellent academic performance. He passed the imperial examination and became a scholar in his 20s and was appointed as the Binle Branch of Shandong Salt Transport. When Emperor Jiaqing learned about this, he thought it was a model and ordered the construction of a chastity arch to commend Li Gongren's chastity. There is a pavilion next to the archway, which contains fifteen stone steles, all of which are classical Chinese hymns written by various literati in praise of Li Gong. The general idea is nothing more than praising her for being a widow well and her children and grandchildren are so promising. However, no one mentioned Li Gong's real name, either on the archway plaque or on the inscription, and they all called her Gongren. This makes people wonder, why did these men not mention Li Gong's real name when creating such a strong atmosphere of chastity and filial piety? Address: Xibao Village, Nanfan Town, Jiangxian County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province Transportation: Take a taxi from Jiangxian People's Government of Yuncheng City to Nanfan Stone Archway and Pavilion, the journey is about 20.3 kilometers and takes about 37 minutes.

When we arrived at the Nanfan Stone Archway, it was already dark. A local vehicle happened to arrive at the same time, and I heard people telling their friends how they played here when they were young. Later, the head of the turtle carrying the monument was cut off and disappeared. Another person pointed out a missing corner. I was so stunned that I forgot to take pictures. After they left, I hurried to take pictures. It was getting darker and the archway was barely visible. The stone tablet was photographed with a lot of noise. This was taken with another phone as the light To be honest, it is still very beautiful and worth seeing. Right in the middle of the street, vehicles can actually pass under the archway. It is so carelessly protected... I didn't realize until I arrived in Yuncheng that Shanxi really has no shortage of them. It feels like they can't even get a place in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also, there are so many national treasures to visit in Yuncheng. This trip made me so tired! Returned one day early - watched 1/2 of the original plan It’s so beautiful that I don’t want to leave! I can't walk at all. The main reason is that I was too greedy and didn't want to give up anything, although I gave up a lot of things in the end. I kept thinking along the way: Making a travel guide is something I can do with ease, but Yuncheng stumped me. I read it until 2:30 in the morning on the night before departure and even drew a map. Even so, the plan was not perfect. I can only say that empiricism kills people...and it also directly leads to the possibility that I may have to make another trip in the future? Some small reminders 1️⃣ Direct navigation to arrive 2️⃣The road to turn in is very narrow. If there are no vehicles, you can actually drive to the front of the archway. There is an open space that can park two cars.

'Enjoy the folk customs of Jin, and the winter fun of Shanxi' Time favors Shanxi Shanxi favors lovers of ancient architecture. Here, treasures are everywhere Always bring unexpected joy The beauty of Shanxi's ancient architecture not only stays On those relics known to the world, but also scattered in the streets and alleys hidden in the fields and villages Especially those sporadic archways and arches in the villages, there are simply too many to see Nanfan Stone Archway Qing Dynasty filial piety archway Located in Xibao Village, Nanfan Town, Jiang County, Yuncheng, it is composed of an archway and a stele building The archway is made of stone imitation wood structure, the whole body is made of bluestone, up to ten meters high, six pillars and five doors, double eaves and palace roof Ridge decoration, tile decoration using wooden structure carving from the base to the top Decorated with beasts, flowers and characters and other stone carvings If you go in and take a closer look, you will be surprised to find The lion and the characters are carved 'alive', and the stone carving craftsmanship is evident Yangwu Zhu's Archway Built in the late Qing Dynasty Located in Yangwu Village, Yuanping City, the archway is four pillars and three floors The front is decorated with four life-size strong men, vivid and lifelike The main body is supported by four Overlord pillars, and the two Overlord pillars in the middle Connected by carved two dragons playing with pearls, placed on the top of the eaves The top of the column is carved with flowers, grass, characters, etc. The majestic archway is full of ancient patterns, and the carving is superb. Just one glance is unforgettable Quwo Mother's Tower The Mother's Tower is located in Quwo County, with the same shape on all four sides, so it is also called 'Four Archways' The structure of this building is peculiar, and the shape is beautiful. Each side protrudes from the middle to hold the whole archway The glazed carving is colorful, and the wood carving skill is pure No wonder After four hundred years of devastation It still stands in a corner of the county today When you come to Shanxi, you will be amazed There are cultural relics everywhere here But no one is in charge, few people know they are not attractions they do not charge It has nothing to do with the wind and the moon, but it is in it and becomes a local person It's a must for people to come and go This sense of vicissitudes that has not been completely immersed in modernity is the unique beauty of Shanxi Those ancient architectural gems left in the countryside tell the past that has stayed and also witness the prosperity of today. The meaning of ancient architecture is probably so