Yuzhang Archway Introduction
Yuzhang Road is the ascent path to Mount Taiwu, with a total length of approximately 3.5 kilometers. It was named "Yuzhang Road" by former 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 an archway inscribed with the three characters "Yuzhang Road," topped with a green glazed tile roof and complemented by white stone pillars, creating a majestic and solemn atmosphere. General Liu Yuzhang was born in the 9th year before the Republic of China and participated in the Northern Expedition and anti-Japanese battles. He took over as the Kinmen Defense Commander in 1954, commanded the "September 3rd Artillery Battle," led the excavation of tunnels, digging of trenches, and construction of reinforced concrete positions, and opened the mountain road to Mount Taiwu, which reduced casualties among Nationalist soldiers during the subsequent "August 23rd Artillery Battle" and protected various military equipment. Yuzhang Road highlights his contributions to the transportation infrastructure of Kinmen. At the halfway point, there is a bronze statue of General Yuzhang and the Siyuan Pavilion. Along Yuzhang Road, there is a rich variety of native plants and birds, as well as many scenic spots such as the Jade Rabbit Stone, the observation and chess-playing site of Prince Yanping, the "Never Forget in Jugu," and Haiyin Temple.
