Mofan Street Introduction
Mofan Street was originally the training ground for Zheng Chenggong's troops in Houpu during the late Ming Dynasty. In 1924, it was funded by the Kinmen Chamber of Commerce, consisting of a cross street and a main street, both built with red brick arcades. Following the "Five-footed Base" style introduced from Southeast Asia, both sides of the street are lined with two-section shops; the first section consists of Western-style buildings, while the second features Minnan-style architecture. The appearance is tidy and classical, combining the aesthetics of early Republican Chinese architecture and Western buildings, with a very orderly layout. The single-arch circles exhibit beautifully elegant lines, showcasing impressive architectural artistry, earning it the title of Mofan Street. Today, Mofan Street is a mixed residential and commercial area, home to many new creative shops that not only sell souvenirs but also include restaurants, allowing travelers to experience a different charm of Kinmen.
