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 Xiàofang) 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.

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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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