An easy jaunt from Suzhou, Zhuhai's Meixi Royal Archways date from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and stand today as a monument to the wealth and importance of Overseas Chinese like Cheng Fang, who prospered in Hawaii, bringing prestige and wealth back to his native Zhuhai The Royal Archways were erected in the village of Meixi to preserve for posterity the history of the illustrious Guangzhou clan of Cheng and their beloved Zhuhai. The arches' scenes depict the epic scenes from the history of both Zuhhai and the Chengs, bringing together famous figures, folk art, customs and combining Western and Chinese elements. Today, three granite archways remain. They were erected between 1886 and 1891 on orders of the Guangxu Emperor. In 1989, in recognition of their cultural and historical importance the Guangdong government placed the arches... more >>