Must-See Attractions in Jinning Township

Cihu

Jinning Township · Nature & Scenery

If you ask the people of Kinmen where the best place to enjoy the sunset is, Cihu will undoubtedly be their top choice! Located in Jinning Township, Cihu was created in 1969 for strategic reasons, with the sea outside the embankment and the lake inside the embankment. Later, a viewing platform was added to make the beautiful scenery of Cihu more accessible to visitors.

Yang Hua Former Residence

Jinning Township · Historic Sites

Yang Hua was a distinguished military officer of the Qianlong and Jiaqing eras, who once took part in the campaign against Lin Shuangwen and in anti-piracy operations. His ancestral residence is a traditional Minnan-style building with a three-section courtyard layout and a left-side protected wing. The main hall is decorated with a Sanchuan ridge, while the front and rear halls feature a continuous swallow-tail ridge. The detailed ornamentation is especially refined, with notable wood carvings and brick carvings on the door panels. Although the painted colors on the beams, columns, and bracket sets have faded, the carving remains vigorous and expressive.

Gulongtou Zhenwei Residence

Jinning Township · Historic Sites

Former residence of Li Guangxian, Admiral of the Guangdong Navy in the Qing dynasty, built in the 59th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1794) and now designated as a county-level historic monument. The residence features a three-courtyard layout with an added rear wing similar to a side house, representing an early Qing southern Fujian-style dwelling. Behind the house stands a towering “Taishan Shigandang” protective stone stele, regarded as the finest example of such stones in Kinmen. Inside the residence, more than ten themed exhibition rooms have been set up, including the Water Resources Hall, Local History Hall, Fishing and Oyster Hall, and Admiral Hall, displaying the deeds of Li Guangxian, the reconstruction process of Zhenwei Residence, daily utensils from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and traditional farming, fishing, and animal husbandry tools.

Guningtou Arch

Jinning Township · Historic Sites

Located on the section of Dinglin Road towards Huandao West Road, the Guningtou Arch symbolizes the bravery and valor of soldiers who protected the people during the Guningtou Battle. This arch not only reminds the world of the cruelty of war but also allows future generations to commemorate the martyrs and remember the fallen soldiers.

Guningtou Battle Museum

Jinning Township · Nature & Scenery

The Guningtou Battle Museum was established in 1984 by the Commander of the Kinmen Defense Command, Song Xinlian, to commemorate the Guningtou Battle, which determined the standoff between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. After the Kinmen Defense Command transferred management to the Kinmen National Park, it reopened in 2001. The museum primarily features 13 large oil paintings that depict the events of the Guningtou Battle.

Rushan Fort

Jinning Township · Museums, Culture & Arts

Rushan Fort is connected to the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Forest and has been revitalized through the national park's renovation, transforming the original military facilities into historical sites with educational and tourism value. The park preserves the defensive works of the stationed troops, recreating the authentic appearance of the battlefield years in Kinmen.

Beishan Cliff

Jinning Township · Nature & Scenery

Beishan Cliff stands like a red wall on the northern coast of Guningtou, with its summit facing the winds and a forest of Casuarina trees, while the coastline is lined with anti-landing stakes, showcasing its rugged terrain.

Huxia Seawall

Jinning Township · Amusement & Leisure

If you want to capture Kinmen Bridge together with a sweeping sunset view, the spacious Huxia Seawall is a great choice. Located in Jinning Township, it is about a 3-minute walk from Huxia Village. This is one of the best places to admire Kinmen Bridge; on clear days, you can photograph the bridge and the setting sun in the same frame. The site is also roomy, easy to park at, and highly photogenic, making it well worth a visit.

Houhu Beach Park

Jinning Township · Nature & Scenery

Houhu Beach Park is located on the western shore of Liaoluo Bay, connecting the beaches of Chenggong, Shangyi, Sihu, and Oucuo. Its fine white sand stretches for several kilometers, making it one of Kinmen’s most beautiful and popular white bays. With its stunning beach and calm waters, Houhu Beach is ideal for water play, building sandcastles, and family outings.

Zhongshan Memorial Forest

Jinning Township · Nature & Scenery

Zhongshan Memorial Forest is the first forest recreation area in Kinmen, featuring a vast park with multiple trails, an outdoor theater, barbecue area, tennis area, pond, and visitor center. The nearby Sanyou Garden is extensively planted with pine, bamboo, and plum trees, creating an elegant Zen atmosphere that speaks for itself.