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西递-刺史牌坊 xidi-Cishi Archway
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西递-刺史牌坊

xidi-Cishi Archway

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The Ming official 胡文光 Hu Wengang, a native of Xidi, had the stone arch created in 1578. It stands 12.3 meters high and 9.95 meters wide, the largest of its kind in Huangshan city today. It used the ratio of 三门四柱五楼 Three Doors,Four Pillars and Five Roofs.