Chihpinglong Archaeological Site Introduction
**Chi Ping Long Archaeological Site** The Chi Ping Long site is located on the western seashore of Dongju Island, at the southwest corner of the Daping settlement (near the police station). It is a gently sloping marine terrace platform. Excavations began in 2001 and were conducted four times, with research teams formed by researchers and the local Matsu Cultural and Arts Association in the summers of 2004 and 2005. Over 400 artifacts, including polished stone tools, pottery shards, shells, and animal bones, were discovered. The stone materials were predominantly sourced locally, primarily consisting of granite, rhyolite, and andesite, with over 10,000 pottery pieces unearthed, mostly made of red pottery with sand inclusions that can be traced back to prehistoric times, indicating that human habitation on Dongju dates back 6,000 years. The site, situated at an altitude of 315 meters, is affected by subsidence and requires further research to determine whether it served as a small settlement, cemetery, agricultural area, hunting ground, or a site for tool manufacturing or battle. Note: The site has gradually fallen into neglect over the years, so visitors should exercise caution while navigating the rugged terrain. **Lily Park** Encounter the Wild Lilies of Dongju Wild lilies once thrived throughout Dongju, but have significantly decreased due to extensive land cultivation. Therefore, the principal of Dongju Elementary School, together with children and the community development association, initiated a recovery project. They established Lily Park along the ancient trail leading to Mengao, behind the Dongju Fire Department. Every spring, the lilies awaken from dormancy, and by the third month of the lunar calendar, the mountains are adorned with blooming flowers.
