Wuhushan Introduction
Wuhushan (Five Tigers Mountain) is located near the Shan Hou settlement and has an elevation of 127 meters, making it the second highest mountain in Kinmen. The summit features a viewing platform, ideal for hiking, where visitors can not only overlook the Shan Hou village but also gaze across the strait. Historically, Wuhushan served as a military control area for training soldiers in shooting, providing a wide vantage point. Due to its long-term control and sparse population, the mountain's original landscape has been preserved, featuring diverse native plants, numerous insects, and various bird species, including the chance to encounter wild peacocks, making it a significant site for ecological research. The Wuhushan trail is approximately 1.5 kilometers long, with a pleasant bike path leading from Fengxiang Forest to the entrance of the Wuhushan trail. Alternatively, visitors can enter from across the Shan Hou Folk Culture Village, where the slope is gentler. The ascent from the entrance to the viewing platform takes about 20 minutes. Adjacent to the entrance, the Beiyue Temple was built during the Song Dynasty, dedicated to Beiyue Hengshan Antian Xuan Sheng Emperor, also known as Yue Wang Gong by the locals, and is a place where many come to worship.
