Shangyi Environmental Park Introduction
The Wind Lion God is the representative deity of Kinmen. When you arrive by plane, the first thing you will see is a large Wind Lion God standing on a high ground, which is located in Kinmen County Environmental Protection Park. The park was originally a barren magnetic ore mining area, and in 1995 it was restored as an environmental park with the support of the Environmental Protection Administration. The entire area covers an impressive 23.92 hectares and includes a visitor center, an area with 64 Wind Lion Gods around the Island Lake, a large Wind Lion God, and landscaped greenery. In 2005, the Environmental Protection Bureau relocated here, and through everyone's efforts, the park has become lush and thriving. Within the park, there is a lake where wetland birds can often be seen soaring and foraging. In the middle of the lake, there is an island designed in the shape of Kinmen Island, where the original size replicas of all 64 Wind Lion Gods from various towns in Kinmen are displayed, allowing visitors to appreciate the Wind Lion Gods from each village all at once. Each Wind Lion God has a unique design, size, expression, and the ritual object it holds. Notably, the Wind Lion God from Anqi is the tallest at 378 centimeters, which is worth admiring closely. Additionally, the park features a Wind Lion God about 15 meters tall, holding a seal and a command flag, which was established during the park's construction. Accessible facilities include accessible restrooms, ramps, and parking spaces.
