Jinshan Old Airport Ruins Introduction
The origin of the Jinshan Old Airport Ruins dates back to the Japanese colonial period when a small military airfield was built here. However, shortly after its completion, an aircraft accident occurred, leading to its abandonment before it was officially opened. Today, three large stone wheels used to compact the ground during the airfield's construction remain as relics, serving as the only remaining remnants of the site. Most of the original airport area has since become farmland, located within the Zhongguang Liugu Flower Agricultural Zone, which is a significant supplier of rhododendron flowers in the nation, with an annual output of millions of plants. Most of the rhododendrons in Yangmingshan are transplanted from here. Another site of interest is the Li Qi Feng Ancient House, a Hokkien-style sanheyuan (three-sectional compound) with a history of over 200 years, and is the best-preserved Hokkien traditional house in the North Coast area. It is said that the owner of Qi Feng Ju, Li Bu, immigrated from Zhangzhou in 1802 and began developing land, amassing wealth and becoming one of the richest individuals and a prominent family in the Jinbaoli region at the time. Upon entering Qi Feng Ju, visitors can see a crescent pond in the front and an orchard in the back, with the ancestral Feng Shui design for wealth clearly expressed throughout this ancient residence. According to Qing Dynasty customs, common people's houses were not allowed to have curved roof ridges, yet Qi Feng Ju boasts a splendid swallow-tailed roof ridge, showcasing the power and achievements of its owner. The cut-stone decorations on the roof ridge are also exquisitely detailed. Qi Feng Ju is still inhabited today, and as long as visitors do not disturb the residents, they are welcome to visit.
