As we know that Kinmen is a land filled with historical sites. Also, Kinmen is a place known for scenic spots and delicacies. In this article, I'm going to introduce Kinmen section by section. You can know what's the most popular scenic spot in there!
First one is Mt. Tai-Wu Section. In this section, we can see the famous scenic spot, the stone of "Wu-Wong-Tsi-Chu". The stone was named by ex-president Chiang. The purpose of this stone is to arouse soldier's morale.
(The picture of the stone of "Wu-Wong-Tsi-Chu")
823War Memorial Hall is also one of the famous spots in this section. This building is built to preserve some historical deeds. Some precious debris and pictures are all preserved in the Hall in order to let people to visit. 823 War is also an important event in the history of Taiwan. Were it not for Kinmen, Taiwan now would under the rule of China.
(The picture of 823 War Memorial Hall)
Chin-Guo Chiang Memorial Hall. Why people in Kinmen want to build this building? Well, the reason is that Mr. Chaing has done many attributions to Kinmen. He not only cared the living condition of people in Kinmen but also made some important revolutions which made not only Kinmen but also Taiwan great progress. So because of these reasons, people in Kinmen built this Memorial Hall to remember Mr. Chiang with gratitude.
(The picture of Chin-Guo Chiang Memorial Hall)
The last one in this section is The Wind Lion. As what I've mentioned in the previous article, The Wind Lion is the tutelary god of Kinmen. Their functions are really varied. Some control the sea while others control the wind. No matter which kind of Wind Lion, they are all believed can protect people in Kinmen away from disasters. The Wind Lion also can keep fortune for people. So in Kinmen The Wind Lion is highly praised as the protector of Kinmen.
(Pictures of The Wind Lion)
The second section is Goo-Ning-Tau section. In this section, the most famous one is Goo-Ning-Tou War Memorial Hall. In addition to the 823 War, GOO-Ning-Tou War is another important historical event in Kinmen and both in Taiwan. The purpose of building this Memorial Hall is to reappear the scenes of preparing and fighting in the war at that time. There are even some documentaries in the Memorial Hall for people to watch and know deeply to the historical background.
(The picture of Goo-Ning-Tou Memorial Hall)
Another famous scenic spot is Shung-Li Lake. Shung-Li Lake is well-known for bird watching. People can see different kinds of birds at the banks of Shung-Li Lake. In addition to bird watching, people can see various kind of fish in the Shung-Li Wetland Natural Park including horsefoot, lancelet, and China beluga, etc.
(The picture of Shung-Li Lake Observation)
If I visit Kinmen,I would like to take pictures with the Wind Lions!!They look cool and cute!!Thanks for Kinmen,I would never want to be ruled by China!!!
回覆刪除I don't know why, these lions looks so cute to me!!! I think the red coat is really suitable for him.(lolll) I guess many Taiwanese aren't familiar with Kinmen, this is so bad. After looking your introduction, I would like to add Kinmen as traveling list of my Summer vocation
回覆刪除Oh my god,Emma is so funny.
回覆刪除I have never been to Kinmen which is a very unfamiliar place for me.
I think Kinmen is a very simple and pure city,I believe people are very nice and friendly.
If I have the chance,I would like to go there with my family because I think my parents would like there.
Hey, buddy! Take some Kinmen kaoliang for me!!
回覆刪除My father also talks about the wind lions. Because he did his military service in Kinmen!!
The statue of the wind lion is so cute. He wears a hood on his back, just like a super man. haha
回覆刪除The picture also shows us the collection of army. That's really special to me.