Xujing Xiaowo Rock Group Introduction
The Xujing Xiaowoji Group is located on the southern slope of Nanpan Mountain, south of Jincheng Old Town and south of the Wentai Pagoda. It is a collection of stone inscriptions formed by literati and military officials from the Ming and Qing dynasties who carved poems and literary works on large rocks. The earliest inscriptions can be traced back to the 14th year of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1547), when Yu Dayou, then the commander of Jinmen, inscribed the four characters "Xujing Xiaowu". "Xujing" is his pseudonym, and this inscription also became the namesake of the stone group. Afterwards, his disciple Yang Hongju built the "Xiaowu Pavilion" in front of the stone and composed poems in commemoration. Other inscriptions include "Daguang" by Zhu Jie from the Qing Dynasty, "Ruahua" by Lü Ruilin, and poems by various literati, with the inscriptions scattered among the stones, showcasing diverse styles and combining the art of calligraphy with historical value. The Xiaowu Pavilion was damaged during the 1954 Jiu San Shelling Incident and was rebuilt by the Kinmen County Government in 2001. The overall stone group exhibits a grand momentum, not only showcasing the cultural heritage of Kinmen but also serving as an important geographic landmark witnessing the historical development of Kinmen.
