Yenping Junwang Temple Introduction
The Yanping County King Temple in Kinmen is a palace-style building with an area of 300 square meters, located in the southwestern suburbs of Jincheng. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Yanping County King Koxinga used Kinmen as a base for the anti-Qing restoration of the Ming dynasty. This location offers a wide view, serving as a place for Koxinga to observe military activities at sea, facing his hometown of Nan'an, symbolizing the spirit of not forgetting the mainland. The construction was proposed by the then Minister of National Defense, Chiang Ching-kuo, during his visit to Kinmen in 1967. The following year, the site for the Yanping County King Temple was confirmed to be on the high hillside of Xiashu Village, and it was completed in 1969. The entrance is marked by an archway inscribed with "Loyal Heart and Righteous Spirit," and two pavilions named "Haoran" and "Zhengqi" are built on either side of the square, providing a resting area for travelers. Inside the temple, there is a giant statue of Yanping County King seated, which stands 2.1 meters tall, exuding a solemn and majestic atmosphere.
