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Xujiang Xiaowo Jie Qun is located on the southern side of the ancient city of Kinmen, at the foot of Nanpan Mountain, and south of the Wentai Pagoda. It is a group of stone carvings formed by scholars and generals from the Ming and Qing dynasties who inscribed poems and writings on large rocks. The earliest records can be traced back to the 14th year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1547), when Yu Dayou, then the commander of Kinmen, inscribed the four characters "Xujiang Xiaowo" here. "Xujiang" was his pen name, and this stone carving became the origin of the name of the stone group. Later, his disciple Yang Hongju built the "Xiaowo Pavilion" in front of the stone and inscribed a poem to commemorate it. Other inscriptions include "Da Guan" by Zhu Jie of the Qing Dynasty, "Ru Hua" by Lü Ruilin, and poems written by many literati. The inscriptions are scattered among the stones, displaying diverse styles, and they combine calligraphic art with historical value. The Xiaowo Pavilion was damaged during the September 3rd Artillery Battle in 1954, and was rebuilt by the Kinmen County Government in 2001. The overall stone group exudes a mighty and grand atmosphere, not only demonstrating the cultural heritage of Kinmen, but also serving as an important landmark witnessing the historical development of Kinmen.