Jinshan Old Airport Site Introduction
The origin of the Jinshan Old Airport site dates back to the Japanese occupation period when a small military airport was constructed here. However, shortly after its inauguration, there was a plane crash, and it eventually became an airport that was abandoned before it was officially opened. Today, remnants of the site include three massive stone wheels that were used to compact the ground during the construction of the airport by the Japanese military, which are the only remaining relics. Most of the original airport site has already turned into farmland (located within the Chongguang Flower Agricultural Area), which is a significant supplier of rhododendron flowers in the country, with an annual output of millions of plants. Most of the rhododendrons in Yangmingshan are transplanted from here. Another site is the Li Qi-feng Old House, a Min-nan style traditional three-section compound with over 200 years of history. It is the most well-preserved Min-nan style old residence in the North Coast area. It is said that the owner of Qi-feng House, Li Bu, immigrated from Zhangzhou to Taiwan in 1802 to cultivate the land, starting from scratch and becoming extraordinarily wealthy, regarded as one of the richest and most prominent families in the Jinbaoli area during that time. Upon entering Qi-feng House, there is a crescent-shaped pond in the front and an orchard in the back, reflecting the Feng Shui design of seeking wealth and prosperity. According to the customs of the Qing Dynasty, ordinary people's houses should not have curved ridges, yet Qi-feng House features a magnificent swan-neck ridge, demonstrating the owner's influence and accomplishments. The cut-and-paste decorative embellishments on the ridge are also very elaborate. Currently, Qi-feng House is still inhabited, and visitors are welcome to explore as long as they do not disturb the residents.
