Best Historic Sites in Lieyu Township
Taiwan · Kinmen County · Lieyu Township
Wu Xiucai Residence
Lieyu Township · 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.
Guoxing Well
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
Guoxing Well is located in Xiatian Village. More than 300 years ago, Zheng Chenggong led his troops to land on Little Kinmen and came to the Xiatian area. Exhausted by battle and travel, and unable to find drinking water, Zheng Chenggong — also known as Koxinga — pointed his sword at the ground and ordered his soldiers to dig where he indicated. Soon after, a clear, sweet spring water began to gush forth and has never run dry. Villagers came to honor it as Guoxing Well. Clear spring water still flows here today, and visitors are welcome to draw water.
Donglin East Well
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
The Donglin East Well in Donglin Settlement, Lieyu Township, was excavated in 1204 during the Song dynasty by Lin Yanzhi and has a history of more than 800 years. It is the largest ancient well in Kinmen and is notable for its unusual construction. In 2004, as part of rural redevelopment, steps and a granite-paved surface were added around the well, and an stainless-steel protective frame and transparent glass were installed above it. It is designated as a county-level historic site.
Bada Tower
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
The famous Bada Tower, located at the intersection of Jiu Jing Road and Ba Qing Road in Lieyu, is a castle-style building approximately several dozen meters high. Atop the tower are statues of seven brave soldiers, each in a battle-ready stance, holding grenades or machine guns. This monument commemorates the seven warriors who heroically sacrificed their lives during the 1933 Anti-Japanese War while defending the ancient pass at the Great Wall of Gubeikou, successfully completing their mission after killing hundreds of enemies.
Victory Gate
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
The Victory Gate is a striking white, round-arched structure located at the intersection of Xiaojinmen Lake and Xiacun Road, serving as an important visual landmark for visitors in Lieyu. This memorial gate was originally the site of the '823 Artillery Battle Monument' in the shape of a shell, commemorating the valiant defense and ultimate victory of the National Army against over 260,000 enemy shells during the fierce 1958 artillery battle, where they bravely held their ground and fought to achieve glorious victory.
823 Artillery Battle Victory Monument
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
Located at the entrance of Xiaojinmen Huxia Village, the 823 Artillery Battle Victory Monument is an important landmark symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the frontline military and civilians. The monument itself is a giant artillery shell, painted in a green and white military camouflage, standing on a circular base. The shell is inscribed with the golden characters '823 Artillery Battle Victory Monument', and the center of the base is adorned with the Blue Sky with a White Sun emblem, showcasing a steadfast commitment to protection and honor.
Warrior Fort
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
One of the three forts on Lieyu Island, Warrior Fort covers a vast area. To enter the fort, visitors must cross a small bridge, traverse a three-meter deep trench, and ascend a gentle slope. Behind a camouflage net lies a large gate inscribed with the name 'Warrior Fort', with multiple checkpoints highlighting the tense atmosphere of Lieyu being on the front line at that time.
Iron Fortress
Lieyu Township · Historic Sites
Iron Fortress covers an area of approximately 4,500 square meters, with walls designed to resemble city walls, standing about 5 meters high, completely isolating the fortress from the outside world. Upon entering the Iron Fortress scenic area, visitors will first encounter an M42 anti-aircraft vehicle. The towering walls obscure the view inside the bunker, and the entrance is adorned with the red characters 'Iron Fortress', marking the beginning of the fortress experience.