The “Zhuangyuan Jidi” Arch (Zhuangyuan (状元/狀元) was the title conferred on the scholar who came first in the highest imperial examination) is located on the Donghua Gate.
The arch was built during the reign of the Qing dynasty (1636–1911)Daoguang Emperor (r. 1820-1850) and ruined during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (r.1875-1908).
It was built for Long Qirui (龙启瑞).
Before Long Qirui was entitled to the title Zhuangyuan, there was someone who also enjoyed the title.
In the next four years, there were two Zhuangyuans came from Guilin which shocked everyone in China.
Since then, there was a popular saying that “eight Jinshi (An advanced scholar) from one county and two Zhuangyuan from one city”.
In order to memorize this legend, local authorities rebuilt the “Zhuangyuan Jidi” Arch and carved all the four peoples’ names on the arch.
The “Bangyan Jidi” Arch (Bangyan means the second place at palace examinations) is on the Xihua Gate.
It was built in memory of Yu Jianzhang(于建章) in the fourth year of the Tongzhi Emperor (r. 1861-1875) during the Qing dynasty.

There had been 14 Jingjiang Princes of 12 generations who lived in the city during the 257 years before it was ruined during the Qing dynasty.
The last owner Li Youde buried himself to death in the Qing dynasty.
At present, the main buildings of the city are well preserved.
The left Chengyun Gate, the platform of Chengyun Palace and other buildings are open for visitors.
The “Zhuangyuan Jidi” Arch (Zhuangyuan (状元/狀元) was the title conferred on the scholar who came first in the highest imperial examination) is located on the Donghua Gate. The arch was built during the reign of the Qing dynasty (1636–1911)Daoguang Emperor (r. 1820-1850) and ruined during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (r.1875-1908). It was built for Long Qirui (龙启瑞). Before Long Qirui was entitled to the title Zhuangyuan, there was someone who also enjoyed the title. In the next four years, there were two Zhuangyuans came from Guilin which shocked everyone in China. Since then, there was a popular saying that “eight Jinshi (An advanced scholar) from one county and two Zhuangyuan from one city”. In order to memorize this legend, local authorities rebuilt the “Zhuangyuan Jidi” Arch and carved all the four peoples’ names on the arch. The “Bangyan Jidi” Arch (Bangyan means the second place at palace examinations) is on the Xihua Gate. It was built in memory of Yu Jianzhang(于建章) in the fourth year of the Tongzhi Emperor (r. 1861-1875) during the Qing dynasty.
There had been 14 Jingjiang Princes of 12 generations who lived in the city during the 257 years before it was ruined during the Qing dynasty. The last owner Li Youde buried himself to death in the Qing dynasty. At present, the main buildings of the city are well preserved. The left Chengyun Gate, the platform of Chengyun Palace and other buildings are open for visitors.
Jingjiang Princes' Palace