Tong’an Ferry Wharf Introduction
Tong'an Ferry Terminal is located in Jincheng Township and was historically the main dock for travel to Zhangzhou and Xiamen. Due to its important geographical position, commercial trade thrived in earlier years, with a constant flow of people. The area offers a broad view, allowing one to gaze out at the sea. The scenery outside the dock is expansive, making it feel as though one is standing on a ship about to set sail. The port was once a place for travelers departing, merchants coming and going, and families waiting, recording many local stories and memories. During World War II, Kinmen was occupied by Japan. In the later stages of the war, Japan faced setbacks in the Pacific, and the Japanese army stationed in Kinmen was blockaded by the Allies, making supply difficult. As a result, the entire island was requisitioned for about 500 mules and their owners. These people and mules were forced to accompany the Japanese army, and many died along the way due to exhaustion or other reasons. In memory of this history, a "Monument to the Mules and Mule Teers Requisitioned by the Japanese Army in Kinmen" was established to remind future generations not to forget this past. Tong'an Ferry Terminal is not just a transportation hub but also an important landmark for Kinmen's history and wartime memories.
