Yanping Jun Wang Temple Introduction
The Koxinga Shrine 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, Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong) used Kinmen as a base for restoring Ming rule against the Qing. The site offers a broad view, serving as the place where Koxinga observed naval battles, facing his hometown of Nan'an, symbolizing the spirit of not forgetting the mainland. The shrine was proposed by then Minister of National Defense Jiang Jingguo during his inspection of Kinmen in 1967. The following year, the construction site was determined to be on Gaogang in Xiashu Village, and it was completed in 1969. The entrance features an archway with the inscription "Loyal Heart and Righteous Spirit," and on both sides of the plaza, there are two pavilions named "Haoran" and "Zhengqi," providing rest areas for travelers; inside the shrine is a giant statue of Koxinga in a seated position, standing 2.1 meters tall, exuding a majestic and imposing presence.
