LOCAL&ATTRACTIONS

GOLDEN LAKE HOTEL

HOME : ATTRACTIONS

ATTRACTIONS NEARBY

GOLDEN LAKE HOTEL

Kinmen used to be called Wu Zhou, Xian Zhou, Wu Jiang, and Wu Tsang. Despite being just a small island off the coast of Southern Fujian, it has unique geographical location and history, and often plays an important role in crucial moments throughout Chinese history. At the end of the nineteenth century, a large number of Kinmen residents migrated to Southeast Asia, making it one of the gathering places for Southern Fujian immigrants. During the Chinese Civil War, Kinmen became a frontline battlefield. These unique historical circumstances have resulted in Kinmen becoming the gathering place for Southern Fujian people, battlefields, and overseas Chinese.

Kinmen has a total area of roughly 153 square kilometers, dominated mostly by rolling hills and plateaus. Its highest peak is Taiwu Mountain, located at 253 meters above sea level. Red-soil plateaus are situated between granite hills, and the valleys became locations for farmlands and homes. Kinmen has three townships (Jincheng, Jinhu, and Jisha) and two villages (Jinning and Lieyu), each with their own distinct cultures, histories, and ecologies.

JINCHENG ATTRACTIONS
Gugang Lake and Pavilion
Originally named Gukeng, the Gugang Lake is a half-natural half-manmade lake located outside Dongmen, with the Baiyen’nan and Hunan Mountains are nearby. The Gugang Pavilion is a richly ornamented, three-story building that sits next to the lake. The green tile roof and red walls evoke a nostalgic air and the building stands 16 meters tall. Xiantai Mountain to the west of the lake is where the tomb of Ming Dynasty’s King Lu was discovered, and is an attraction you should visit.
Zhushan Village
The village, home to many overseas Chinese, boasts over 650 years of history, and was once the most highly educated and wealthiest village on the island. Almost all of the villagers have the surname Xue. All buildings in the village face the large pond and Xue Clan Ancestral Hall located at its center. Timeworn Western-style mansions line the red brick streets.
Jhaishan Tunnel
Located in the southeast, the Jhaishan Tunnel is 101 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 3.5 meters high, and features an A-shaped waterway that is 357 meters long, measuring 11.5 meters wide and 8 meters high. Construction of the tunnel began in 1961, with laborers excavating the passage manually, and was completed five years later. It functioned as a jetty as well as a supply station for military vessels during wartime. The waves outside the tunnel are a spectacular site as well. The tunnel was opened to the public in July 1998. This is an attraction you cannot pass by.
Shuitou Village (Shuitou Huang Clan West Hall Mansion)
Most of the villagers in Shuitou share the surname Huang and are part of Huang Shou-Gong’s Ziyunyan Faction. The original ancestor of the Huang Clan was Huang Fu, a knowledgeable scholar in the Yuan Dynasty. The You Hall is said to have been constructed by Boat King Huang Jun (1702-1783).
Juguang Tower
The Juguang Tower was built in 1952 to commemorate the brave heroes who fought in wars on the island. It was built in the style of an antique palace. It gained international fame after being showcased on Taiwanese postage stamps, attracting numerous foreign tourists. The Juguang Lake is also a beautiful sight to behold, and there is a visitor center located nearby to assist visitors.
Mofan Street
Originally named Ziqiang Street, construction on Mofan Street (Mofan means “model,” as in a standard or example) began in 1924 when the President of Kinmen Junior Chamber Fu Hsi-Chi held a fundraiser for its construction, and was at its most prosperous during the 1960s. The street is comprised of 32 connected Western-style brick buildings, decorated in a Chinese style with delicately fashioned windows and elements. The entire street, however, evokes images of the architectural style of Japan’s Taishou period. The unique fusing of Chinese and Japanese architectural styles with Western masonry is a stunning sight, and is one of the most distinctive of Kinmen’s existing old streets.
Wentai Pagoda
Built in 1387 to serve as a navigational marker for ships traveling through nearby waters, the Wentai Pagoda is a five-story hexagon-shaped granite building. It may be small in size but displays a simple, innocent charm. There are embossment and engravings at the top of the tower, as well as calligraphy left by renowned calligraphy legend Chen Hui in 1607 and modern calligraphy master Chang Da-Chien. It is ranked as a Class 2 national historic relic.
Kinshui Elementary
There is an exhibit that displays what early Kinmen residents needed to do to find employment overseas and the generous contributions that they made to the island upon returning. Documentaries and guided tours will give visitors the chance to comprehend the peculiarity and history of Kinmen’s overseas Chinese community.