Teyue Lou Introduction
De Yue Lou, built in 1931, is a tall structure commissioned by Huang Hui-Huang, a wealthy merchant from the Shuitou settlement, designed and constructed by Chen Nan-An, a craftsman from Fujian. It was the tallest building in Shuitou at that time, named "De Yue Lou" with the meaning of "the pavilion by the water enjoys the moon first." During its construction, Kinmen faced the worst period of local security, with rampant incidents of pirates landing and plundering. Located by the sea, the Shuitou settlement became a target for these pirates; thus, De Yue Lou was deliberately equipped with many defensive features: gun ports for aiming on the walls of the third and fourth floors, and crenellations on the rooftop parapet for defense. There were also escape routes that led the owner to the adjacent Fan Zi Lou in case of emergencies. Combining functionality with beauty, De Yue Lou was recognized as one of the top hundred historical buildings in Taiwan. Currently, free guided tours are available, allowing visitors to explore the historical elegance of De Yue Lou. Guided tours ◼️ Six sessions daily: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00.
