Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Fuzi Jinshi Paifang

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,819 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Fuzi Jinshi Paifang, Memorial arch in Dabu County, China.

The Fuzi Jinshi Paifang is a memorial gate in Dabu County with a multi-tiered stone structure and traditional Chinese architectural elements. The gate displays intricate carved details and written inscriptions on its columns and beams that tell who is being honored.

Built in 1610, the 38th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, the archway commemorates Rao Xiang, vice surveillance commissioner of Jiangxi, and his son Rao Yuling, a secretary of the Grand Secretariat, who both passed the highest imperial examination as jinshi. It was listed as a Guangdong provincial cultural relic in 1989 and among the seventh batch of national key cultural relics in 2013.

The archway's name comes from its front plaque, "父子進士" (Father and Son Jinshi), while the reverse reads "絲綸世美", praising the Rao family's service in drafting imperial edicts. It stands at the gate of Dabu Middle School in Chayang, and two more arches, the "天褒節孝" filial-piety arch and an unnamed one, stand just west of it.

The archway stands at the gate of Dabu Middle School in Chayang Town, so visits are best timed outside school hours. The central opening lines up with a staircase behind it; the two companion archways, Tian Bao Jie Xiao and an unnamed one, lie to its west. The carved panels face front and back, so walk around to read both inscriptions.

The archway's name is carved on both faces: "父子進士" (Father and Son Jinshi) on the front and "絲綸世美" on the back, the latter alluding to the imperial edicts the Rao family served. Beside it stand two further arches, the "天褒節孝" arch honouring chastity and filial piety and one that has lost its name.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,819 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
GPS coordinates
24.51633,116.67596
Latest update
October 28, 2026 16:11
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Fuzi Jinshi Paifang - Memorial arch in Dabu County, China » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.