福康安紀功碑

The Fukang'an Memorial Stele is a stone monument in East Taichung inscribed with Chinese characters recording a Qing military leader's accomplishments. The stele stands in an open public area and is straightforward to visit, with informational plaques to help understand its purpose.

The monument was ordered in 1788 to honor a Qing general whose military campaigns secured control of the islands near Taiwan. This commemorative stone shows how significant this military accomplishment was to Qing rule.

The carved inscriptions show the stoneworking skills valued during the Qing period, preserving examples of traditional calligraphy for visitors to see up close. Walking around the stele, you notice how the artisans paid attention to every detail of the characters.

The stele is located in a park or plaza area in East Taichung and can be reached by public transport or car. It helps to locate the specific area beforehand, as the monument is not always heavily marked with signs.

The stele once served cartographers as a reference point for measurements across the island. Many visitors do not realize that this memorial also played a practical role in surveying Taiwan.