Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother

The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother (Chinese: 邱良功母節孝坊; 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
TypeArch
LocationJincheng, Kinmen, Taiwan
Coordinates24°25′53.1″N 118°19′6.7″E
Completed1812

History

Qiu Liang-gong was born in Kinmen. His father died 35 days after his birth, leaving his mother alone to raise him. 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]

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.

See also

References
  1. "Qiu Liang-gung's Mother Chastity Arch". Classic Kinmen Travel. 7 December 2017. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.


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