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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.

Jinsha Attractions
Mashan Broadcasting and Observation Station
Mashan is located at the closest point between Kinmen and mainland China, only 1,800 meters away at low tide. It is located within a narrow tunnel and has three high-power telescopes which can be used to monitor the situation on the other side of the strait in good weather.
Shishan Howitzer Station (Zhendong Tunnel)
Recently opened to the public this past year, the military station is the nation’s only casemated howitzer that was dug out by Kinmen troops in 1969. The Rules of Conduct for the Republic of China’s Military Servicemen is carved in stone at the entrance as a reminder to keep these rules in mind at all times. The granite tunnel measures 508 meters long, 3.6 meters wide, and has an average height of 4.6 meters. In addition to facilities, they also exhibit the various military memorabilia produced over the years. The station used to be where they received foreign guests on the island, and is also an outstandingartillery station structure.
Yangzhai Old Street
Yangzhai Old Street was recreated by the "Paradise in Service" film crew to fit into the movie's 1960s Kinmen setting. After the filming was finished, the Kinmen County government mediated in the effort to preserve the movie set.
Shanhou Folk Culture Village
A village constructed in the late Qing Dynasty that is made up of 18 Fujian-style buildings, built upon an eastern-facing slope looking over the sea. The villagers sustained themselvesthrough uphill farming and fishing.
Wuhu Mountain Hiking Trai
Located on the northeastern side of Kinmen, this hiking trail was completed in 1999 by the Kinmen National Park committee and features a trail and observatory deck. At the top of Wuhu Mountain, you can view the entire Shanhou Folk Culture Village as well as the island’s entire northeast coastline.
Kinmen Forest Recreational Area
Formerly a small nursery trail, the area was restructured in 1993 to focus on the greenery within the region to become a forest recreation area that stretches over an area of roughly 36 hectares. Inside the botanical garden, there are numerous kinds of plant life on display that are native to Taiwan or Kinmen.
Shamei Old Street
Shamei Old Street is one of the earliest commercial streets formed in Kinmen; it was once called Gossip Street. This street used to be the most vibrant place in Kinmen. Back then, soldiers stationed here would come here to buy groceries and watch movies. Now, you can still enjoy various traditional snacks on Shamei Old Street and experience the nostalgic atmosphere.