Sānchà

Sancha stands on the southern bank of the Wei River east of Qinzhou. In the Qing period the town became the seat of a subordinate Qinzhou official, with a military officer also stationed there. In 1757 provincial officials sought approval to establish this local office, placing an assistant prefect in charge. A stone-paved street led from the southeastern gate toward an ornamental arch, erected in 1790 and inscribed with the name of Sancha town.