Qionglin Settlement Introduction
Located in the central part of Kinmen Island, Qionglin is primarily inhabited by the Tsai family, and it is the largest ancient settlement in Kinmen. In the past, due to the emergence of talented individuals with remarkable achievements, the area was bestowed the name "Qionglin" by the Ming Emperor Xizong. At that time, whenever someone succeeded in the imperial civil service examination, a temple would be built, resulting in more than six temples of various sizes in Qionglin, famously known as "Seven Temples and Eight Shrines." These include the Tsai Family Temple (Dazong), the Liu Shi Zhuqi Gong Memorial Temple, the Shi Shi Baiya Gong Memorial Temple, the Liu Shi Lepu Gong and Shi Shi Tingfu Gong Memorial Temple, the Liu Shi Qianting Fang Memorial Temple, the Shi Yi Rongsheng Gong Memorial Temple, and the Shi Liu Tsai Shouyu Memorial Temple, making it the settlement with the most memorial temples on Kinmen Island. Among these, the Tsai Family Temple serves as the central place of Qionglin and embodies the glory of the Tsai family, the prominent clan of the settlement. The mythical lion (Fengshi Ye) embedded in the rear wall of the family temple is a popular spot for many visitors. It has also been designated as a historical site. The flower brick wall is a new artistic landscape of Qionglin settlement, located on the wall of a residential house behind the Qionglin Protection Temple Stage. It was created as a collaborative art project by local artist Wu Dingxin and community residents, showcasing flower bricks hand-fired in traditional kilns. The vibrant cotton tree flowers of Kinmen County are vividly depicted, bringing life to all four seasons!
