Jinshan Old Airport Ruins and Li Qifeng Residence Introduction
From the city center of Jinshan to the vicinity of the Huangxi Bridge, there are two spots for a brief stopover. One is the Jinshan Old Airport located beside the road on the left, and the other is the most magnificent century-old residence in Jinshan, the Li Qifeng House. The Jinshan Old Airport once served as a base for the Japanese military, which constructed a temporary military airstrip measuring approximately two kilometers in length and half a kilometer in width, covering more than a hundred hectares. It was used for test flights of the Zero fighter aircraft, and the site still retains three giant stone wheels, which were tools used to flatten the ground during the airport's construction, making it one of the few remaining relics today. The other site is the more than 200-year-old Minnan-style Sanheyuan (compound) known as the Li Qifeng House, which is the most well-preserved traditional Minnan residence in the North Coast area. The owner of Qifeng House, Li Bu, immigrated from Zhangzhou to Taiwan in 1802 to develop the land, building his fortune from scratch and becoming one of the richest and most influential people in the Jinbaoli area. Entering Qifeng House, one finds a crescent-shaped pond in front and a fruit orchard in the back. The feng shui design reflecting the desire for wealth and prosperity of its former inhabitants is evident in this ancient residence. According to Qing Dynasty customs, ordinary people's houses should not feature a decorative curved ridge, yet Qifeng House boasts a magnificent curved ridge, showcasing the owner's power and achievements. The trim and decorations on the ridge are also highly elaborate. Currently, Qifeng House is still inhabited, and visitors are welcome to tour the exterior as long as they do not disturb the residents.
