Wuhushan Introduction
Wu Hu Mountain is located near the Shanhou settlement, with an elevation of 127 meters, making it the second highest mountain in Kinmen. The summit features an observation platform, ideal for hiking, offering views not only over the Shanhou village but also across the strait. Historically, Wu Hu Mountain served as a military-controlled area for training soldiers in marksmanship, providing a wide field of vision. Due to long-term control and sparse human presence, the mountain's original landscape has been preserved. The mountain is rich in native plant species, along with numerous insects and birds, and there is a chance to encounter wild peacocks in Kinmen, making it valuable for ecological research. The Wu Hu Mountain Trail is approximately 1.5 kilometers long; a bicycle path runs from the Maple Forest to the entrance of the Wu Hu Mountain Trail, offering scenic views. It is also accessible from across the Shanhou Folk Culture Village, where the slope is gentler. The journey from the entrance to the observation platform takes about 20 minutes. Nearby, the Beiyue Temple, built during the Song Dynasty, is dedicated to the deity Beiyue Hengshan An Tian Xuan Sheng Da Di, known locally as Yue Wang Gong, and is a place of worship for many people.
