Ouzhu Settlement Introduction
As one of the traditional settlements in Kinmen, Oucuo Village retains a group of Minnan traditional buildings, yet presents a more rustic appearance. Divided by a "kuchí" (水庫), the settlement is roughly split into the upper and lower neighborhoods. The upper neighborhood is mainly composed of ancestral halls and a group of grand residences, while the lower neighborhood features more ancient houses with single courtyards and four pillars, showcasing the characteristics of a "comb-style layout" designed to regulate the temperature. Visitors to Oucuo Village often aim to experience the everyday life of Kinmen. Although the tourist attractions here are limited—such as the Ouyang Family Temple and Shuntian Store—they authentically present the most genuine scenes of daily life. For example, the flat-roofed pavilions are commonly seen throughout Oucuo Village. For a settlement like Oucuo that relies on the sea for its livelihood, these flat roofs are the most suitable facilities for drying fish products. Although fishing has ceased to be the primary economic source for Oucuo, these memories are still vividly engraved in the present, preserving the recollections of the past.
