Wuhushan Introduction
Wuhushan, located near the Shanhou settlement, stands at an elevation of 127 meters, making it the second highest mountain in Kinmen. At the summit, there is a viewing platform that is ideal for hiking, allowing visitors to overlook the Shanhou village and gaze across to the mainland. Historically, Wuhushan served as a military-controlled area for training soldiers in shooting, providing an expansive view. Due to long-term restrictions and sparse human activity, the mountain's original landscape has been preserved, hosting a rich variety of native plants, numerous insects, and birds, including the chance to encounter wild peacocks in Kinmen, making it highly valuable for ecological research. The Wuhushan Trail spans approximately 1.5 kilometers, with a scenic bike path leading from Fengxiang Forest to the trailhead of Wuhushan. Visitors can also access the trail from across the Shanhou Folk Cultural Village, which has a gentler slope. It takes about 20 minutes of hiking from the entrance to reach the viewing platform. Additionally, next to the entrance is the Beiyue Temple, built during the Song Dynasty, dedicated to the deity Beiyue Hengshan Antian Xuan Sheng Daidi, commonly referred to as Yue Wang Gong by the people of Kinmen, and it is a popular temple for worship.
