Longchang Stone Archways
隆昌石牌坊群
A group of Qing-dynasty stone archways in Longchang, Sichuan, concentrated at the South and North Gates and listed as a national key cultural relic protection site.
Longchang lies about 30 km west of Rongchang and belongs to Neijiang in Sichuan. Known as the 'Hometown of Stone Archways', it has more than ten surviving Qing-dynasty stone archways, concentrated at two locations, the South Gate and the North Gate. Most are chastity-and-filial-piety arches, merit arches and good-governance arches, with finely carved stonework. The site is listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. The archway area is an open neighbourhood, free to visit and suitable for a half-day tour. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi or car from Rongchang, or you can take a high-speed train to Longchang North Station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Antao Pottery Town
- Gufo Mountain
- Xiabu Linen Town
- Laixi River (Rongchang Urban Section)
- Wanling Ancient Town