Four pillars and three bays
Granite and dark stone support layered roofs that give the façade height and depth.
Nearby Houpu · About 2 minutes on foot
Qiu Liang-gong’s Mother Chastity Arch
The arch stands within a busy old-town street: examine its carving by day or return when it is illuminated after dark.
National monumentAbout 2 minutes on footAllow 10–15 minutes
Photo source and licence →Qiu Liang-gong’s Mother Chastity Arch: History and significance
Completed in 1812, the arch honoured Madam Xu, mother of Kinmen-born commander Qiu Liang-gong, for remaining widowed and raising her son. Its scale and preservation have made it one of the best-known commemorative arches in the region.
What to see
Figures and auspicious animals
Beams, brackets and bases contain stories, flowers, birds and stone lions.
A monument in daily life
Shops and traffic surround the old arch, showing how heritage remains embedded in Houpu.
Visiting tips
- ●Blue hour combines the lighting with the street scene.
- ●Watch for traffic when stepping back to photograph the arch.
- ●Combine it with Lingji Temple and Mofan Street.