Department of Cultural Affairs

After the early death of her husband, Lady Zhou Juan (1788-1846) became well regarded for preserving her chastity, raising her children devotedly and remaining filial to her parents-in-law. In 1850, Governor General of Fujian and Zhejiang Liu Ke commissioned a gate to be built by the Ministry of Rites and Education in commemoration of Lady Zhou’s exemplary life. Originally built of stone with four columns, three lateral sections and three levels, it was completed in 1861. Parts of the first and second levels collapsed during an earthquake in 1897. It was recently renovated by the Taipei City Government in 1992, and has become an important local landmark.