Highlights
- 许国石坊又称大学士坊，俗称八脚牌楼，座落于中国安徽省歙县县城中和街与打箍井街十字街口，东谯楼东侧，系明朝万历十二年（公元1584年）为武英殿大学士许国所建。许国石坊是徽州石坊的杰出代表，在石坊建筑史上占有突出地位，1988年被列为全国重点文物保护单位。
- Xu Guo Shi Fang（许国石坊）is a visitor attraction in Zhejiang, Zhejiang — set aside 2–3 hours for the main circuit.
- Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Arrive within 30 minutes of opening to stay ahead of tour groups.
Highlights walk-through
2–3 hours — Enter early; the signature viewpoint is usually busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — map, shuttle/boat timetable, toilet stop
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo most visitors come for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (lanes, boardwalks, cable car, side halls)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional dish near the gate or back in town
What to know
Getting there
Gateway: Zhejiang, Zhejiang. Reach the city by high-speed rail or flight, then local bus, taxi or DiDi to the gate (often 30–90 minutes). Use the Chinese name「许国石坊」in map/taxi apps — English signs are uneven.
Insider tips
- Carry your passport: many ticketed sites in Zhejiang require real-name booking for foreign visitors.
- Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay (link an international card before you travel); cash is rarely useful.
- Avoid the first three days of Golden Week (early Oct) and the Spring Festival rush if you want quieter paths.
Where to stay
Base in Zhejiang: comfortable 3–4★ hotels typically ¥250–750/night within a taxi ride of the site; book early for weekends and holidays.