Jinshan Old Airport Ruins and Li Chifeng Ancient Residence Introduction
Starting from the downtown area of Jinshan and heading towards the vicinity of the Huangxi Bridge, there are two places where visitors can briefly stop and enjoy themselves. One is the Jinshan Old Airport located on the left side of the road, and the other is the most magnificent century-old residence in Jinshan - the Li Qifeng Ancient House. The Jinshan Old Airport was once a station for the Japanese military, where a temporary military airfield runway, about two kilometers long and half a kilometer wide, was constructed, covering more than a hundred hectares. This airfield served as a testing ground for the A6M Zero fighters. The site still retains three large stone wheels, which were tools used by the Japanese military to flatten the ground during the airport's construction, and they are the only remaining relics today. The other site is the Li Qifeng Ancient House, a Minnan-style Sanheyuan with over 200 years of history, making it the most well-preserved Minnan ancient residence in the northern coast area. It is said that the owner of Qifeng Residence, Li Bu, immigrated from Zhangzhou to Taiwan in 1802 to develop the land. Starting from scratch, he became extremely wealthy and was reputed to be the richest and most prominent figure in the Jinbaoli region at that time. Upon entering Qifeng Residence, there is a crescent-shaped pond in front and an orchard in the back, showcasing the Feng Shui design aimed at wealth and prosperity. According to Qing Dynasty customs, ordinary people's houses were not allowed to have upturned tail eaves; however, Qifeng Residence features a splendid upturned tail ridge, highlighting the owner's power and achievements. The cut and paste decorations on the ridge are also very elaborate. Currently, Qifeng Residence is still inhabited, and as long as visitors do not disturb the residents, they are welcome to visit.
