Ouzhu Village Introduction
As one of the traditional settlements in Kinmen, Oucuo Village preserves a group of Minnan traditional architectures, yet presents a more rustic appearance. The village is roughly divided into upper and lower sections by a "kuchi" (a type of pond), with the upper section primarily featuring ancestral halls and a group of large residences, while the lower section predominantly contains ancient houses with single-story structures and four pillars, showcasing the characteristics of a "comb layout" designed to regulate temperature. (Kinmen National Park, Mapping) Visitors to Oucuo Village often seek to experience the everyday life of Kinmen. Although there are not many tourist attractions here aside from the Ouyang Family Temple and Shuntian Store, they authentically present the most realistic scenes of life. For instance, the flat-roofed structures are commonly seen throughout Oucuo Village. For a village that relies on the sea for livelihood, the flat roofs are the most suitable facilities for drying fishery products. Although fishing is no longer the primary economic source for Oucuo, the memories remain vivid, preserving the recollections of the past.
