Yuzhang 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 inscribed with the words "Yuzhang Road," topped with green glazed tiles and adorned with white stone pillars, creating an imposing and solemn atmosphere. General Liu Yuzhang was born in 1924, and he participated in several battles, including the Northern Expedition and the Anti-Japanese War. He became the commander of the Kinmen Defense in 1954, where he directed the "93 Artillery Battle," leading the excavation of mountain caves, digging trenches, and constructing reinforced concrete positions, as well as opening the trail up Mount Taiwu. His efforts significantly reduced casualties among the army and protected various military equipment during the subsequent "823 Artillery Battle." Yuzhang Road exemplifies his contributions to Kinmen's transportation infrastructure. Halfway up the mountain, there is a statue of General Yuzhang and a pavilion called Siyuan Pavilion. Along Yuzhang Road, there is rich native vegetation and birds, as well as many scenic spots including Yutu Rock, the strategic observation point of King Yanping, and Hu Wang Zai Ju and Haiyin Temple.
