Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother

The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother (traditional Chinese: 邱良功母節孝坊; simplified Chinese: 邱良功母节孝坊; pinyin: Qiū Liánggōng Mǔjié Xiàofāng) is a paifang in Jincheng Township, Kinmen, Taiwan.

Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother
邱良功母節孝坊
General information
Type	paifang
Location	Jincheng, Kinmen, Taiwan
Coordinates	24°25′53.1″N 118°19′6.7″E
Completed	1812

History

Qiu Liang-gong was born in Kinmen. His father died 35 days after his birth, leaving his mother alone to raise him. Her mother never remarried. Qiu grew up later to become a military officer in the navy. His mother was then honored and the arch was constructed for her in 1812.^[1][2]

Architecture

The arch is a four-pillar, three-section stone structure made of granite and limestone. There are four pairs of stone lions located at the front and back sides of the pillar.^[3]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan