Stone Arch

Tainan


This antique arch used to be the outermost gateway to the Confucius Temple but became separated from the temple after Nanmen Rd was built in the Japanese era. The arch was crafted by masons in Quanzhou, Fujian, in 1777, and features eight Chinese lions and intricate carvings. It now leads to a pedestrianised street filled with cafes and small eateries.


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