Yuchang Road 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 to Mount Taiwu, there is a gate with the three characters "Yuzhang Road" inscribed on it, while the roof is covered with green glazed tiles, complemented by white stone pillars, creating an imposing and solemn appearance. General Liu Yuzhang, born in 1921, participated in the Northern Expedition and the War of Resistance against Japan. He took over as the Commander of Kinmen Defense in 1954 and commanded the "September 3rd Artillery Battle," leading the excavation of caves, trenches, and tunnels in Kinmen and building reinforced concrete fortifications, as well as opening the road to Mount Taiwu. This contributed significantly to reducing casualties among Nationalist troops during the later "823 Artillery Battle" and protecting various military equipment. Yuzhang Road is a testament to his contributions to transportation infrastructure in Kinmen. At the mountainside, there is a bronze statue of General Yuzhang and the Siyuan Pavilion. Along Yuzhang Road, there are rich native plants and birds, as well as many scenic spots such as the Jade Rabbit Rock, Yanping Junwang's chess playing site, "Never Forget in Ju," and Haiyin Temple.
