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Chinese name: Kunming Zhongai Fang
• English: Zhongai Archway / Archway of Loyalty and Love
• Category: Cultural and Historical Archway in Kunming

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Story / History
• This archway was built in the early Yuan Dynasty, around 1280, to commemorate Saiyid Ajall Shams al-Din Umar, the ruler of Yunnan during the Yuan period. It was commissioned at that time.

• The purpose of its construction was to honor the good governance of Saiyid Ajall, who played a crucial role in organizing and unifying the various ethnic groups in Yunnan.

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Location / How to Get There
• Located in downtown Kunming, Jinma Biji Square (Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Arch pedestrian street).
• Getting There:
• Bus: Buses 120, 137, and 152 go to Zhongaifang Archway Station.
• Metro / Subway: Line 1 or Line 2 → Get off at Dongfeng Square Station → Walk for about 15 minutes to the archway.

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Notes / Pros
• The archway is free to enter.
• It's a great place to stroll, admire the old architecture, and experience the atmosphere of Kunming — it's surrounded by shops, restaurants, and a local atmosphere.
• Nearby are other points of interest such as Flowers & Birds Market and Buddhist Temples/Historic Sites in Kunming #kunming #travelkunming #travelchina