Kinmen Castle Introduction
The history of Kinmen can be traced back to the first year of Jianwu in the Jin Dynasties (317 AD). During the Ming Dynasty, in order to resist pirate invasions and protect the residents living there, the "Qianhusuo City" was built. During the Ming-Zheng resistance against the Qing Dynasty, Kinmen City was a major stronghold. In the 19th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1680 AD), General Chen Long moved the general office to Houpuzhen, and Kinmen City gradually declined. Kinmen City has four gates: east, south, west, and north, and there is a saying that goes, "To the east is the population-rich Gugang, so go there; to the west is Shuitou, where merchants gather to make money; to the south, the port is prosperous for commerce; and to the north, you go to Yannan Mountain where Yannan Academy is located to seek fame and official titles!" Today, new gate towers have been built at the four corners of Kinmen City, each with a unique design. The south gate is also the entrance to Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Distillery, while the old stone-paved street by the north gate, known as Ming Yi Old Street, is quite worth a visit. More about Ming Yi Old Street >>
