Chihpinglong Archaeological Site Introduction
The excavation of the Matsu archaeological site began at the Chipeinglong site, located on the western seaside of Dongjyu Island, in the southwest corner of the Daping settlement (near the police station). It is a gently sloping marine terrace. Starting in 2001, four excavations were conducted, and during the summers of 2004 and 2005, a research team composed of researchers and the Matsu Arts and Culture Association was formed to study the site. They discovered over 400 pieces of polished stone tools, pottery fragments, shells, and animal bones. The stones were mainly sourced locally, including granite, rhyolite, and andesite, with more than 10,000 pieces of pottery unearthed, predominantly red pottery with sand inclusion, dating back to prehistoric times, proving that there were people living in Dongjyu 6,000 years ago. Further research is needed to determine whether this site, located at an altitude of 315 meters and affected by subsidence, was a small settlement, burial site, agricultural area, hunting ground, workshop, or battlefield, exploring both vertical and horizontal aspects. Note: The site has gradually fallen into disrepair over time, and it is advised that the public take care when walking along the rugged paths. Lily Park Encounter the Wild Lilies of Dongjyu Wild lilies once flourished all over Dongjyu, but they have significantly decreased due to extensive land development. Therefore, the principal of Dongjyu Elementary School, along with children and the Community Development Association, initiated a restoration project. They established Lily Park along the ancient path leading to Meng’ao, behind the Dongjyu Fire Station. Every spring, as the lilies end their dormancy, they bloom abundantly across the mountains by the third month of the lunar calendar.
