Yu Chang Archway Introduction
Yuzhang Road is the hiking trail to Mount Taiwu, with a total length of about 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 of Mount Taiwu, there is an archway with the three characters "Yuzhang Road" inscribed on it, topped with green glazed tiles and white stone columns, giving it an imposing and solemn appearance. General Liu Yuzhang was born in 1910 and participated in various battles such as the Northern Expedition and the Anti-Japanese War. In 1954, he took over as the commander of the Kinmen Defense Command, where he directed the "September 3rd Artillery Battle," leading the excavation of tunnels, the digging of trenches, and the construction of concrete positions, as well as the development of the Mount Taiwu hiking road. This contributed to reducing the casualties of the Nationalist army during the subsequent "823 Artillery Battle" and protecting various military equipment. Yuzhang Road showcases his contributions to the transportation infrastructure of Kinmen. At the mountainside, there is a bronze statue of General Yuzhang and a pavilion named Siyuan Pavilion. Along Yuzhang Road, there is a rich variety of native plants and birds, along with several scenic spots: such as Yutu Stone, the observation and chess-playing place of Prince Yanping, Wuwangzai Ju, and Haiyin Temple.
