Chimei Nanyucheng Introduction
Nan'yu Castle is a fortress built from basalt blocks produced on Qimei Island. Its design differs from typical walls, featuring a two-story structure made of black basalt. The entrance and wall surfaces consist of arc-shaped and bracket-supporting columns. The castle walls are incredibly solid and exude a strong presence; the arched main gate and the continuous arched wall enhance the artistic and three-dimensional feel of the castle against the blue sky. The origin of Nan'yu Castle reveals the lineage of the Chen family on Qimei Island. Inside the stone gate of Nan'yu Castle is a stone tablet inscribed with "Reconstruction of Nan'yu Castle," which records that Chen Jin, an ancestor of the Chen family in Qimei, migrated from the then Baizha Island to Nan'yu (an ancient place name) with his mother during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. They settled in a place called "Jianshanjiao" and formed a union with the Zhang family. After decades of hard work, the family thrived and accumulated considerable wealth, leading them to build Nan'yu Castle for protection against thieves. The entire family lived within the castle's confines, and the local area subsequently became known as "inside the castle." Nan'yu Castle is a commemorative building erected by the Chen family of Qimei to honor their ancestors' efforts in cultivating the land. The Chen family generously provides the castle and land for public use, making it a well-known landmark on Qimei Island. [Recommended stay time] 0.5 hours
A two-story fortification constructed from black basalt.
