Chihpinglong Archaeological Site Introduction
The archaeological site record of Matsu began with the Chih Ping Long site, located on the west side of Dongju Island, at the southwestern corner of the Daping settlement (near the police station). It is a gently sloping marine terrace. Excavations started in 2001 and were conducted four times. In the summers of 2004 and 2005, a research team composed of researchers and the local Matsu Arts and Cultural Association discovered more than 400 stone tools, pottery shards, shells, and animal bones. Most of the stone materials were sourced locally, primarily consisting of granite, rhyolite, andesite, and tuff, with over 10,000 pottery shards unearthed, predominantly red pottery with inclusions, dating back to prehistoric times, proving that human activity existed in Dongju 6,000 years ago. Further investigation is needed to determine whether this site is a small settlement, a burial ground, agricultural or hunting grounds, or a site for artifact production or warfare, as it is located at an elevation of 315 meters and affected by subsidence. Note: The site has gradually fallen into disrepair over the years, and it is advisable for visitors to pay attention to safety when walking on rugged paths. Lily Park Encountering Wild Lilies in Dongju Wild lilies were once abundant in Dongju, but they have significantly decreased due to extensive land cultivation. As a result, the principal of Dongju Elementary School, along with children and the Community Development Association, initiated a restoration project. They opened Lily Park along a small path behind the Dongju Fire Station, adjacent to the ancient trail leading to Meng'ao. Every spring, when the lilies emerge from dormancy, they bloom abundantly in March of the lunar calendar.
