Xujiang Xiaowajie Group Introduction
The Xujiang Xiaowo Stele Group is located at the southern foot of Nanpan Mountain, south of Jinmen Old Street, near the Wentai Pagoda. This group of stone inscriptions was formed by poems and writings carved by scholars and military officials during the Ming and Qing Dynasties on large rocks. The earliest inscription can be traced back to the 14th year of the Ming Jiajing era (1547), when Yu Dayou, then the leader of Jinmen, carved the four characters "Xujiang Xiaowo," which is his pseudonym. This inscription became the namesake of the stele group. Later, his disciple Yang Hongju built the "Xiaowo Pavilion" in front of the stone and wrote poems in memory of it. Other inscriptions include "Daguan" by Zhu Jie and "Ruhua" by Lü Ruilin from the Qing Dynasty, along with poems by various literati, creating a diverse style throughout the inscriptions, which showcase both calligraphic artistry and historical value. The Xiaowo Pavilion was damaged during the 93 Artillery Battle in 1954 and was rebuilt by the Kinmen County Government in 2001. The overall stele group presents a grand atmosphere, not only showcasing the cultural depth of Jinmen but also serving as an important landscape witnessing the historical development of Jinmen.
