福康安紀功碑, Historic stele in East District, Taiwan.
The 福康安紀功碑, also known as the Fukang'an Memorial Stele, is a stone monument in the East District of Taichung, Taiwan, inscribed with Chinese characters recording the accomplishments of a Qing military leader. It stands in an open public area and is accompanied by informational plaques that explain the inscription.
The stele was erected in 1788 to honor General Fukang'an, who led the campaign that put down a major rebellion in Taiwan and reinforced Qing control over the island. It is one of the few surviving stone memorials from that period in Taichung.
The carved characters on the stone show the calligraphy style favored during the Qing period, and visitors can read them up close. Walking around it, you notice how carefully each stroke was cut into the surface.
The stele sits in a public area in the East District of Taichung and can be reached on foot or by public transport. It is worth checking the exact location in advance, as the monument is not always clearly marked with street signs.
After it was put up, Qing cartographers used the stele as a reference point for surveys across the island. This means the monument had a practical role in mapping Taiwan, beyond its ceremonial purpose.
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