Qiu Lianggong's Mother Chastity Arch
邱良功母節孝坊
A stone memorial arch built in 1812 for the mother of Qiu Lianggong, Zhejiang Provincial Commander. Finely carved, it is a national monument of Taiwan, China.
The Mother Chastity Arch of Qiu Lianggong stands at the East Gate in Jincheng Township. Built by imperial decree in 1812, the 17th year of the Jiaqing reign, it honors Lady Xu, mother of Qiu Lianggong, Zhejiang Provincial Commander, for remaining faithful after widowhood and raising her orphaned son. The arch has four pillars and three bays, stands about 11 meters tall, and is carved from white stone from Quanzhou and bluestone. Its intricate carvings of lions, dragons, phoenixes and human figures are considered among the largest and finest Qing-era stone arches in Taiwan, China. It stands at a street corner and can be viewed free of charge at any time. It is about a 3-minute walk from Model Street and makes a pleasant stroll together with the Qing Kinmen Garrison Headquarters and the old Houpu Street.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mofan Street
- Qing Kinmen Garrison Headquarters
- Maestro Wu Steel Knife
- Juguang Tower
- Jiangong Islet
- Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Distillery
- Shuitou Village & Deyue Tower
- Zhushan Village