Qimei South Islet Fort Introduction
Nanyucheng, a castle constructed from basalt blocks produced on Qimei Island, features a design that is different from typical city walls. The castle walls, made of black basalt, are approximately two stories high, with the main gate and wall surfaces formed by arched and bracket-style columns. The walls are incredibly sturdy and impressively majestic; the arched entrance and the continuous curved wall line against the blue sky highlight the artistic and three-dimensional quality of the castle. The origin of Nanyucheng reveals the lineage of the Chen family on Qimei Island. Inside the stone gate of Nanyucheng, there is an embedded stone tablet inscribed with "Record of the Reconstruction of Nanyucheng," which documents the ancestry of Chen Jin, an ancestor of the Chen family, who migrated from the then Eight-Island during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty to reside in Nanyu (an ancient place name) at "Jianshanjiao" with his mother, later marrying into the Zhang family. After several decades of hard work, the family prospered and accumulated wealth, building Nanyucheng for protection against thieves. All family members resided within the Nanyucheng area, and the local area became known as "inside the city." Nanyucheng is a commemorative building established by the Chen family of Qimei to honor their ancestors' efforts in cultivating the land. The Chen family has generously provided the Nanyucheng building and land for public use, making it a well-known landmark on Qimei Island. [Suggested Stay Time] 0.5 hours
Open city area, free admission
