Qing Kinmen Town General's Office Introduction
The site of the Qing Kinmen District Magistrate's Office was originally called "Congqingxuan," which, according to legend, was where the Ming Dynasty scholar Xu Xie studied in the Xinchou year (1601 AD). During the Kangxi era, General Chen Long, considering that the old Kinmen City had undergone numerous military disasters at the end of the Ming Dynasty and that the population in Hupu had flourished, relocated the General's Office to this location. After several renovations, it has become the current scale. Until 1915, when Kinmen was established as a county, the General's Office served as the highest administrative center, going through various phases as the Kinmen County Office, Kinmen County Government, Administrative Office, and Kinmen Defense Department, among others. Today, it is a classic tourist attraction in Kinmen and is also a designated historical site of the county. Stepping into this four-in-one courtyard-style building, time seems to flow back to the past. The Qing official hall has been well-preserved, with lifelike wax figures in the entrance, main hall, and inner offices recreating scenes from the past. Each room comes with detailed text explanations. The grand cotton tree in the backyard is a must-see, over a hundred years old, blooming bright cotton flowers every spring, attracting many photographers who come to capture the vibrant orange flowers that add to the atmosphere of the General's Office. Exhibition Content: - East Study Room: Introduction and display of Kinmen's historical development. - East Study Room Two: Introduction and display of the architectural history of the General's Office. - East General's Anteroom One: Introduction and display of the General's duties. - East General's Anteroom Two: Introduction and display of military examinations, military generals' accomplishments, and official ranks. - East Ear Room One: Introduction and display of Qing dynasty weapons. - East Ear Room Two: Introduction and display of Qing dynasty official uniforms. - Inner Hall Left Room: Introduction and display of Qing dynasty hairstyles. - Inner Hall Main Room: Display of daily life situations of the General. - Inner Hall Right Room: Display of living room situations. - Inner Office Right Room: Special exhibition space. - Inner Office Main Room: Display of the General's deliberation scenes. - Inner Office Left Room: Display of the study room situation. - East Room: Introduction and display of the "Five Punishments" and "Ten Evils." - Dungeon: Display of prisoner confinement scenes. - Main Hall: Display of trial presiding scenes. - West Room: Introduction of the "Great Qing Legal Code" and "Eight Proposals." - West Ear Room Two: Display of ancient decrees and memorials. - West Ear Room One: "Traveling with the General" exhibition area. - West General's Anteroom Two: Interpretation and screening space. - West General's Anteroom One: Interactive game experience space. - West Study Room Three: Introduction of the naval commander and warships exhibition area. Hupu Town guided tour requires walking approximately 1.8 kilometers. - Daily from 19:30 to 21:30 - Register on-site at the General's Office. - Inquiry phone number: 082-371717. Regular guided service times: 9:10, 10:10, 11:10, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00.
