Yu Zhang Archway Introduction
Yuzhang Road is the hiking path to Mount Taiwu, with a total length of approximately 3.5 kilometers. It was named "Yuzhang Road" by former President Chiang Kai-shek in honor of General Liu Yuzhang, who served as the Commander of the Kinmen Defense Command from 1954 to 1957. At the entrance of Mount Taiwu, there is an archway inscribed with the characters "Yuzhang Road," topped with green glazed tiles and flanked by white stone pillars, exuding a majestic and solemn atmosphere. General Liu Yuzhang was born nine years before the establishment of the Republic of China and participated in battles such as the Northern Expedition and the Anti-Japanese War. In 1954, he took command of the Kinmen Defense Command, where he oversaw the "93 Artillery Battle," leading efforts to excavate tunnels, dig trenches, and construct reinforced concrete positions, as well as developing the hiking road to Mount Taiwu, which ultimately helped reduce casualties among the Nationalist forces during the subsequent "823 Artillery Battle" and protect various military equipment. Yuzhang Road highlights his contributions to the transportation infrastructure of Kinmen. Along the halfway point, there is a statue of General Yuzhang and the Siyuan Pavilion. The path features rich native plants and birds, as well as several scenic spots, such as the Jade Rabbit Stone, the Observation and Chess Playing Area of King Yanping, the "Never Forget on Jhu" site, and Haiyin Temple.
