Yuzhang Archway Introduction
Yuzhang Road is the hiking trail leading to Mount Taiwu, with a total length of approximately 3.5 kilometers. It was named "Yuzhang Road" by former President Chiang Kai-shek in memory of General Liu Yuzhang, who served as the Commander of the Kinmen Defense Command from 1954 to 1957. At the entrance of Mount Taiwu stands an archway inscribed with the three characters "Yuzhang Road," topped with green glazed tiles and complemented by white stone pillars, exuding an impressive and solemn atmosphere. General Liu Yuzhang was born in the 9th year before the Republic of China. He participated in the Northern Expedition and the War of Resistance against Japan. In 1954, he became the Commander of the Kinmen Defense, where he oversaw the "September 3rd Artillery Battle," leading Kinmen to excavate caves, dig trenches, construct concrete positions, and develop the hiking road up Mount Taiwu. His efforts during the subsequent "August 23 Artillery Battle" helped reduce casualties among National Revolutionary Army personnel and protected various military equipment. Yuzhang Road showcases his contributions to traffic infrastructure in Kinmen. Halfway up the mountain, there is a bronze statue of General Yuzhang and a pavilion named Siyuan Pavilion. Along Yuzhang Road, there is a rich array of native plants and birds, as well as several scenic spots, including the Jade Rabbit Rock, the Guanzhong Chess Playing Place of King Yanping, the Forgetting in Ju, and Haiyin Temple.
