Deyuelou Introduction
De Yue Lou was built in 1931 by Huang Hui-Huang, a wealthy businessman from the Shuitou settlement, who commissioned craftsman Chen Nan-An from Fujian to design and construct this towering building. It was the tallest structure in the Shuitou settlement at the time and was named "De Yue Lou," meaning "the pavilion that gains the moonlight first," reflecting its prominent position near the water. During the construction of De Yue Lou, Kinmen faced severe security issues, with frequent incidents of bandits landing and plundering. Being located by the sea made the Shuitou settlement a target for these bandits. Therefore, De Yue Lou was deliberately equipped with various defensive facilities: the walls of the third and fourth floors feature gun holes for aiming, the rooftop parapets are designed for defense, and there are escape passages that lead to the adjacent Fan Zi Lou in emergencies. Combining functionality with aesthetics, De Yue Lou was recognized as one of Taiwan's historical architectural landmarks. Currently, there are free guided tours available, inviting visitors to explore the historical grandeur of De Yue Lou. Guided tours are offered six times daily at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00.
