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Guishan Beach
烈嶼鄉 · Nature & Scenery
Guishan, formerly known as Turtle Mountain, is located west of Lingshui Lake in Lieyu and extends along the southern coast. The L19 military position still quietly watches over Guishan.
Shanglin Beach
烈嶼鄉 · Nature & Scenery
Located in Lieyu Township, Shanglin Beach is a coastal gem that combines natural ecology with cultural scenery. The beach sits in front of the Li General Temple in Shanglin, offering a wide view that stretches toward Xiamen across the water, making it an excellent place to enjoy the sea and sunset. The area features rich intertidal ecosystems, and expansive oyster farms appear at low tide. Visitors can often see oyster farmers working among the mudflats, creating a fishing-village atmosphere distinctive to Kinmen. A viewing bridge and pavilion along the coast provide a comfortable place to rest and take in the scenery.
Wu Xiucai Residence
烈嶼鄉 · Historic Sites
Located in the Shangku settlement of Shangqi Village, Wu Xiucai Residence is the largest traditional courtyard house on Lieyu Island. It was built in the 20th year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing dynasty by Wu Jingshan, who became wealthy through shipping and salt production in Shangku. The residence is a large three-bay courtyard with two successive halls and symmetrical left and right guardian wings. After Wu Jingshan’s fifth-generation descendant, Wu Yushan, passed the imperial licentiate examination in the late Guangxu reign, a study room and school were set up in the forecourt to provide free education for local children. This earned the admiration of neighbors, who came to call the Wu family mansion the “Xiucai Residence,” a name that has continued ever since.