The stone memorial archway is a very important building type in Chinese traditional architecture. The memorial archway built with stone is a building built in feudal society to honor meritorious deeds, imperial ranks, virtue and loyalty. There are also some temples that use memorial archway as mountain gates, and others that are used to mark place names. Also known as archway, it is a doorway style commemorative building that promotes feudal ethics and values merit. Memorial archway is also an accessory building of the ancestral hall, which shows the noble virtues and great achievements of the family ancestors, and has the function of ancestor worship. memorial archway is also regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture overseas.





































