Must-See Attractions in Jinhu Township
Taiwan · Kinmen County · Jinhu Township
Haiyin Temple
Jinhu Township · Historic Sites
Haiyin Temple, built during the Song dynasty, has more than 800 years of history. Because it is located in a hollow near the summit of Mount Taiwu, it was historically called Taiwu Rock Temple. Seen from afar, Mount Taiwu resembles a hermit lying on his back, and local people describe it as a place where an immortal reclines on the ground, giving the mountain a sense of spiritual energy. Haiyin Temple, built on this auspicious site, is especially popular for incense offerings. Every lunar New Year’s Day on the ninth day of the first month, Kinmen residents of all ages come up the mountain to worship at Haiyin Temple, making it one of Kinmen’s important religious festival activities.
Xibian Beach
Jinhu Township · Amusement & Leisure
Xibian Beach is located on the eastern side of Xibian Village in Jinning Township. Its crescent-shaped white sand beach embraces an endless blue sea. The sand is unpolluted, soft and finely textured, clean and flawless, and feels excellent underfoot.
Taiwu Mountain Scenic Area
Jinhu Township · Nature & Scenery
Taiwu Mountain is located in the center of Kinmen Island. Although its elevation is only 253 meters, it is the highest mountain in Kinmen. Taiwu Mountain is an important memorial site of the 823 Artillery Battle. In addition to hiking and enjoying the view, the mountain is rich in cultural landscapes, such as the 'Do Not Forget in Ju' monument and Haiyin Temple, which are distinctive attractions of Kinmen.
Meiyuan
Jinhu Township · Nature & Scenery
Located next to the 'Never Forget in Jhu' stone inscription on Mount Taiwu in Kinmen, Meiyuan is an important attraction for climbing Mount Taiwu. The garden environment is serene, harmonizing with the mountain and forest scenery, showcasing different appearances in each season, making it a popular spot for tourists to relax and take photos.
Wanshi Point
Jinhu Township · Nature & Scenery
Taiwu Pond is located 700 meters from Haiyin Temple and serves as an artificial reservoir surrounded by steep cliffs and forests, offering beautiful scenery. Not far from the pond, you can see the Wanshi Point and other stone inscriptions, where the eastern view is very open, making it an excellent spot for watching the sunrise, hence the name 'Taiwu Sunrise'.
Kinmen Mazu Park
Jinhu Township · Historic Sites
Kinmen Mazu Park was built by the Kinmen County Government at a cost of more than NT$20 million. It sits on the high ground of Liaoluo Seaside Park and covers an area of 4,000 square meters.
Fuguodun Observation Deck
Jinhu Township · Nature & Scenery
The Fuguodun settlement is located at the easternmost tip of Kinmen Island. After passing through a traditional historic village, visitors can reach the shore and see some remaining military fortifications. The coastline here is a rocky shore, where uplifted granite forms a steep slope. Its elevated position made it especially suitable for watch posts. To defend against enemy landings, the rock slope is lined with agave plants whose leaves have serrated edges, along with broken glass bottles fixed into the rocks with concrete, creating a sharp, blade-like slope.
Qiu Liang-gong Tomb Garden
Jinhu Township · Historic Sites
Qiu Liang-gong Tomb Garden is the burial mound of Qiu Liang-gong, a Qing-dynasty baron of the third rank, located in Xiaojing Village, Jinhu Township, Kinmen County today. It was designated by the Ministry of the Interior as a third-class historic site in the Taiwan-Fujian region.
Qionglin Cai Clan Ancestral Hall
Jinhu Township · Historic Sites
Founded in the 8th year of the Ming Jiajing reign (1529), this ancestral hall is renowned for its lavish interior and exterior ornamentation, widely regarded as the finest among Kinmen clan temples. The roof ridge, gables, and watermill walls all feature exquisite cut-glazed ceramic decoration and clay sculptures, while the bracket arms beneath the main beam are carved with the Cai family maxims: loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and chastity. Numerous plaques hang in the main hall, reflecting the prominence of the family line. A Fengshishi stone lion is embedded in the rear exterior wall, an uncommon design feature.
Shimen Pass
Jinhu Township · Historic Sites
On the way to Haiyin Temple, visitors must pass through an arched stone gateway. Because it functions like a mountain pass, it is called Shimen Pass and is one of the Twelve Wonders of Mount Taiwu. Built from solid, neatly cut granite, Shimen Pass is topped with a reversed-eave roof and slightly upturned corners at all four ends, giving it a graceful, light appearance. The horizontal plaque bears the four characters “First of Sea and Mountain,” written by the Ming loyalist Lu Ruoteng, and the site is now listed as a county-designated heritage monument.