Visited the Tangyue Memorial Archways and Bao's Garden 4 times, and finally figured it all out!

After four visits to Tangyue Memorial Archways, this veteran traveler has finally mastered it! This heartfelt guide is a must-save! 📍Open-air museum of Huizhou culture📚700-year epic of loyalty and filial piety of the Bao family✨ 🚦Transportation Guide: 🚄For high-speed rail travelers: Arrive at Shexian North Station/Shexian Station → Take Bus No. 2 directly to "Memorial Archways Station" (last bus at 18:00), arriving in just 30min Taxi is also super affordable💰20 yuan for a 15-minute direct ride 🚗For self-drivers: Navigate to "Tangyue Memorial Archways East Parking Lot"❗️Avoid the peak hours of 3-5 PM when tour buses arrive～ 💎Hidden perk: Stay at Bao's Garden Hotel for free shuttle service (reservation required 1 day in advance) ⛩️Must-visit spots: 【Memorial Archways】Recommended time: 2h ✔️The seven consecutive arches are awe-inspiring! - 3 from the Ming Dynasty (mortise and tenon structure) + 4 from the Qing Dynasty (reinforced with iron nails) - Must-see 👉 The Filial Piety Arch (the touching story of father and son sacrificing for each other😭) - Easter egg: The stone base has thousand-year-old water ripple marks💧Ming Dynasty coins can be found in the eastern cracks (use your phone flashlight🔦!) 【Bao's Garden】Recommended time: 2h ✨The prized "Southern Charm" ancient banyan bonsai is worth 6 million❗️ 💯Secret photo spots: Huifeng Garden → Qinfen Pavilion → "Beautiful Country" bonsai (the water reflection is stunning📸) 🍂In November, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree turns golden—you can slip prayer notes into its crevices～ ‼️Pitfall avoidance guide: ❌Skip the electronic audio guide! Hire a blue-hatted local guide for just 15 yuan/person—their stories are vivid ✅Must-bring: Telephoto lens (perfect for stone carvings), Hanfu (enhances photo vibes) 🍜Food recommendations: 1️⃣Wang Yitiao Wontons: Add chili sauce for an unforgettable taste👣 2️⃣Cellar-aged Stinky Mandarin Fish: Exclusive to Bao's Garden Hotel! The soul of Huizhou cuisine🐟 3️⃣Tangyue Fermented Glutinous Rice: Perfectly paired with osmanthus honey using ancient wooden barrel fermentation💯 🏨Accommodation picks: 💎Luxury option: Bao's Garden Hotel → 5-minute walk to the arches + free Qiyun Mountain tickets for two 💰Budget option: "Huizhou Memories" B&B in Shexian → 100+ yuan per person to stay in a Ming-Qing era house 🌈Nearby attractions: ➡️Huizhou Ancient City (20min drive): Xu Guo Stone Arch + Huizhou Government Office for a Ming-Qing time travel ➡️Xin'an River Landscape Gallery (40min drive): Stunning rapeseed flower fields in March-April ➡️Yuliang Dam (15min drive): "Jiangnan Dujiangyan" for sunset fishing boats🌅 💡Pro tips: ✔️Best seasons: April (rapeseed flowers + ancient arches) or November (ginkgo season) ✔️Wear comfortable shoes! Expect to walk at least 20,000 steps😵