Huizhou Ancient City

Commissioned for Ming grand secretary Xu Guo, this unique eight-legged stone arch is praised as a masterpiece of Ming stone carving in East Asia.

Once the seat governing one prefecture and six counties, the restored yamen recreates the stately look of the old city from the Sui and Tang to the Qing.

Old homes, carved details, ancient wells and memorial archways come together along this classic lane of wealthy Huizhou merchant residences.

Known as the cradle of Huizhou merchants, this Tang-era granite dam is a hydraulic marvel of Jiangnan and the first wharf from which traders set out.

Yuliang Dam originated in the Tang period, was rebuilt in the Ming, and served water-management and navigation functions on Shexian's Lianjiang River.

The Xuguo Stone Archway was built in 1584 to commemorate Huizhou statesman Xu Guo and his Ming service.