Fuguodun Scenic Area Introduction
Fuguodun Village is located at the easternmost point of Kinmen Island. Traveling through the traditional old house settlements leads to the edge where some preserved military installations can be seen. The coastal area features a rocky terrain, with granite formations creating steep slopes, making it an ideal location for outposts. To defend against enemy landings, one can see serrated-edged agaves on the rocky slope, as well as broken glass bottles fixed to the rocks with concrete, forming an area known as "Knife Slope." Originally named Kwehkeh Dun, meaning the high ground piled with oyster shells, it is a peninsula-shaped rocky coast but does not produce any oysters. Archaeological studies have revealed a large number of shell midden sites here, dating back approximately 7,000 to 8,000 years, leading to the significant discovery known as "Fuguodun Culture." Surrounding Fuguodun are many reefs, including Miao Reef, Jian Reef, and Hei Reef, located in the sea. A sloped trail has been built on the southern side of the village, leading to the original natural docking area for fishing boats. Later, a breakwater was constructed at the back, connecting it to the reefs in the sea, expanding it into a fishing port. Although there are few fishing boats entering and exiting now, the nearby waters are a prime fishing ground, attracting many anglers for fishing. Fuguodun features a unique red soil geological landscape, and the surrounding surface showcases special terrain formed by various geological processes, making it a natural geological classroom. Visitors should take the time to carefully observe the unique characteristics of the rocks beneath their feet while exploring the area.
