Chipinglong Archaeological Site Introduction
Chipi Long Archaeological Site marks the beginning of archaeological records in Matsu. It is located on the western seaside of Dongju Island, at the southwestern corner of Daping Settlement (near the police station), on a gently sloping marine terrace platform. Excavations were conducted four times starting in 2001, and during the summers of 2004 and 2005, a research team composed of researchers and the local Matsu Arts and Culture Association was formed to carry out the Chipi Long excavation and research work. Over 400 stone tools, pottery shards, shells, and animal bones were discovered, with most of the stone materials sourced locally from granite, rhyolite, and andesite, as well as tuff. More than 10,000 pieces of pottery shards were unearthed, with sand-tempered red pottery being the most common, dating back to prehistoric times, proving that humans inhabited Dongju 6,000 years ago. An exploration from both vertical and horizontal directions at an altitude of 315 meters has been influenced by sedimentation, leaving questions about whether the site was a small settlement, burial ground, agricultural area, hunting ground, pottery manufacturing site, or battlefield, which await further study. Note: The site has gradually fallen into disrepair over time, and it is advised that visitors exercise caution while walking on the rugged paths. Lily Park - Encountering Wild Lilies in Dongju Wild lilies were once commonly found in Dongju, but have drastically decreased due to widespread land cultivation. Therefore, the principal of Dongju Elementary School, along with children and the Community Development Association, collaborated to restore them. A Lily Park was established along the old trail leading to Mengao, behind the Dongju Fire Station. Each spring, when the lilies end their dormancy, the mountains are filled with blooms in the third month of the lunar calendar.
