Scenic Area Of The Meixi Memorial Archways

Meixi Memorial Archways consists of three elegant stone archways standing at the Meixi village, Qianshan Town. This ancient complex was built under the order of Qing Emperor Guangxu to honor Chen Fang, the first chief consul of the Honolulu of the Qing Government. It serves as a key historic sites under the state's special protection.

Chenxiang was from Meixi Village in Qianshan Town. In 1849, he was forced to leave his homeland for Honolulu in America for a living. Chenfang later acquired his wealth through running sugar cane business. Chenfang returned in 1890 and denoted large amount of money in public service in his hometown. His practices were highly praised by the locals and won appreciation from the Imperial government.  Three archways were built successively to memorize Chenfang's great dedication to the country and its people.

The scenic area of the Meixi Memorial Archwaysi occupies an area of 126,000 square meters. It takes the first Chinese consulate in Hawaii at the end of Qing dynasty, the oversea Chinese millionaire Mr. Chen Fang's former house, the Chen family's garden, the Meixi Memorial Archways and the graveyard of Chen Fang's family as the principal part.

Moreover, it exhibits Chen Fang's family history, Chinese stone archways, Zhuhai famous people's waxwork, the Chinese needlecrafts. Recently it has also added "the Chinese folk craftwork workshop" and performances, such as the Sichuan Opera "Changing Face" and acrobatics, etc. It is a tourist and vocational resort, which incorporates celebrity memorial, national review, protection of cultural relics, and sightseeing and leisure.

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