Li Xijin Filial Piety Archway

　　It is the only filial piety archway in Taiwan, and its gourd-shaped column-clamping stones are one of its most distinctive features. Li Xijin lost his father at the age of 14 and grew up in poverty, but he was extremely filial to his mother. As he grew older, he started his own business and his family’s fortunes improved. He once joined Zheng Yongxi, a scholar-official who helped develop Taiwan, in traveling around to persuade people to stop violent clan conflicts. Local gentry, moved by his filial piety and righteous deeds, recommended him for official recognition, which was eventually granted.