Qikansculpture Park Introduction
The birthplace of martial arts, witnessing the local history of Qikang during the early development of Taiwan. In Xiluo, the local community divided into Qikang for the protection of their homeland at the village level. The atmosphere of practicing martial arts was prevalent in the area, and in 1996, a sculpture park was established to commemorate seven types of martial arts, serving as a record of local history. The founder of the Qikang Martial Arts Hall, Master Ashan, trained in Shaolin Temple and was skilled in Eagle Claw Kung Fu. Due to the rampant theft during that time, which severely threatened the lives of the residents, martial arts halls in the villages of Qikang became self-defense training institutions under this urgent situation. Currently, there are several sites in Yunlin commemorating Xiluo Qikang that can be visited, including Zhenxing Temple, Master Ashan's Cemetery, Qikang Sculpture Park, Zhang-Liao Shrine, and Guangxing Community, all preserving the spirit of Xiluo Qikang.
