Ms. Siao Chastity Archway, Stone memorial archway in West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan
The Ms. Siao Chastity Archway is a stone monument with two pillars supporting a central chamber, standing about 5.3 meters tall and 2.7 meters wide. The structure is built from cut stone and displays traditional Chinese architectural design with carefully carved details.
The monument was built in 1800 during the Qing Dynasty to honor widow Xiao Liangan, who remained faithful for 40 years after her husband died. Its construction reflected the values of that time and served as public recognition.
The inscribed couplets on the north face show values of loyalty and family honor as they were understood during the Qing era. Visitors can read these carved characters to understand what mattered most to people living then.
The site sits behind Yonghe Hospital along Fuqian Road and is open during daylight hours without any entrance fee. The exact location is Lane 304, Section 1, making it easy to find and visit at your own pace.
This is the last remaining example among seven arches that once stood in Tainan, and it holds the distinction of being Taiwan's smallest stone archway of its kind. The rarity of such surviving structures makes this one particularly worth seeing.
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