Yanping Jun Wang Shrine Introduction
The Yianping Junwang Shrine in Kinmen is a palace-style building that covers an area of 300 square meters, located in the southwestern outskirts of Jincheng. During the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, Yianping Junwang Zheng Chenggong established Kinmen as a base for the resistance against the Qing Dynasty and the restoration of the Ming Dynasty. This location offers a broad view and served as a place for Zheng Chenggong to observe his troops at sea, facing his hometown of Nan'an, symbolizing the spirit of not forgetting the mainland. The construction was proposed by then Minister of National Defense Chiang Ching-kuo during his inspection of Kinmen in 1967. The following year, the site for the Yianping Junwang Shrine was confirmed to be on the Gao Gang in the Xiashi Village, and it was completed in 1969. A monumental arch serves as the entrance to the shrine, inscribed with the words "Loyalty and Righteousness." On both sides of the square, there are two pavilions named "Haoran" and "Zhengqi," providing rest areas for visitors. Inside the shrine stands a giant seated statue of Yianping Junwang, towering at 2.1 meters, exuding a grand and solemn presence.
