Wu Chih-hui Memorial Park Introduction
Located next to the ShuiTou Wharf, the park offers a clear view of the ships entering and leaving ShuiTou Harbor. The park is shaded with lush greenery and features a monument inscribed with the words of Chiang Kai-shek and a statue of Mr. Wu Zhi-hui. Mr. Wu Zhi-hui, known as Jingheng, was a native of Wujin, Jiangsu, and was a revered master of Confucianism who deeply earned the respect of the people. He was also the mentor of Premier Chiang Ching-kuo. On October 30, 1953 (the 42nd year of the Republic), Mr. Wu Zhi-hui passed away in Taipei. Before his death, he expressed his wish to be buried at sea in the waters around Kinmen. On December 1 of the same year, Premier Chiang Ching-kuo personally escorted his ashes to Kinmen, where they were scattered in ShuiTou Bay. A memorial park, named Wu Zhi-hui Memorial Park, was established to honor this literary figure who contributed greatly to the nation. Wu Zhi-hui Park is situated by the ShuiTou Wharf at the outskirts of ShuiTou Village, and due to its elevated position, it provides a panoramic view of the ShuiTou Wharf. Additionally, one can also overlook Little Kinmen, the mainland, and the Jinlie Waterway. The park features a pavilion surrounded by casuarinas and two-leaved pines, providing a shaded area. In the center of the pavilion stands a monument inscribed with the words of former President Chiang Kai-shek, reading "Wu Zhi-hui Memorial Pavilion." At the seaside of the park, there is a statue of Mr. Wu Zhi-hui, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the view of the sea.
