Yuzhang Archway Introduction
Yuzhang Road is the hiking trail to Mount Taiwu, with a total length of approximately 3.5 kilometers. It was named "Yuzhang Road" by the first President Chiang Kai-shek to commemorate General Liu Yuzhang, who served as the commander of the Kinmen Defense Command from 1954 to 1957. At the entrance to Mount Taiwu, there is a stone archway inscribed with the characters "Yuzhang Road," topped with green glazed tiles and complemented by white stone pillars, giving it a majestic appearance. General Liu Yuzhang was born nine years before the establishment of the Republic of China and participated in significant battles such as the Northern Expedition and the War of Resistance against Japan. In 1954, he took command of the Kinmen Defense, during which he directed the "93 Artillery Battle," leading the construction of tunnels, trenches, and reinforced concrete positions, as well as the opening of the Mount Taiwu hiking road. These efforts helped reduce casualties among the Nationalist Army during the subsequent "823 Artillery Battle" and protected various military equipment. Yuzhang Road symbolizes his contributions to the transportation infrastructure in Kinmen. Midway up the mountain, there is a statue of General Yuzhang and the Siyuan Pavilion. Along Yuzhang Road, there is an abundance of native plants and birds, as well as many scenic spots, including Yutu Rock, the place for observing military exercises by King Yanping, "Never Forget in Ju," and Haiyin Temple.
