Yanping Junwang Temple Introduction
The Yanping Junwang Temple in Kinmen is a palace-style building with a total area of 300 square meters, located in the southwestern outskirts of Jincheng. During the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Yanping Junwang Zheng Chenggong established Kinmen as a base for his anti-Qing and restoration of the Ming dynasty efforts. This location offers a wide view and was where Zheng Chenggong observed troops at sea, symbolizing the spirit of not forgetting the mainland while facing his hometown of Nan'an. The temple's construction was proposed in 1967 by then-Minister of National Defense Chiang Ching-kuo during his inspection of Kinmen. The following year, the site for the Yanping Junwang Temple was confirmed at Gaogang in Xiashi Village, and it was completed in 1969. A pailou serves as the entrance, inscribed with the words "Loyal Heart and Righteous Spirit," while two pavilions named "Haoran" and "Zhengqi" are built on both sides of the square to provide rest areas for visitors. Inside the temple, there is a giant statue of Yanping Junwang seated, measuring 2.1 meters tall, exuding an imposing and majestic presence.
