Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Taiwanese style tour - Jincheng Township, Kinmen County: Old World Charm in Houpu

Jincheng Township, Kinmen County: Old World Charm in Houpu



Jincheng Township, Kinmen County: Old World Charm in HoupuHoupu has a history dating back six or seven hundred years. It is the political and economic center of Kinmen and home to numerous legends and historic sites. The cultural legacy of the town combines southern Fujianese and overseas Chinese influences, as well as traces of its battlefield history. To walk its streets is to take a journey back in time.Houpu is also well positioned geographically, weaving together the river, sea, harbor, and town into the rhythm of life. Visitors can explore the scenic lakes and hills or relax by the sea and watch the birds riding the waves. A simple elegance, beauty and human warmth all contribute to the lasting impression one invariably brings home from a journey to Houpu.



Part 1 Photos Built in 1924, Houpu's Mofan Street has an architectural vocabulary informed by both Chinese and Western traditions. Today, the street is a showcase shopping area.Part 2 Photos On April 12, families throughout Houpu come together to welcome Cheng-Huang, the protective god of the town, with a joyous and tradition-steeped festival. Pictured here, costumed children ride a centipede, depicting characters from a traditional story.Part 3 Photos Seafood is the dominant ingredient in local Houpu cuisine, with scrumptious Kinmen crab playing the leading role.Part 4 Photos Houpu Wujiang Estuary is a perfect spot to watch birds and enjoy nature.Part 5 Photos Old-time customers still chat with the barbers at Houpu's traditional barbershops, where time seems to stop.Part 6 Photos History is woven into the daily life of Houpu, as evidenced by the pedestrian flow in front of the Qing period Arch of Virtue and Piety for Chiu Liang-kung's Mother.Part 7 Photos Century-old kapok trees dazzle in full bloom by the Qing period Kinmen Regional Commander's Office.Part 8 Photos The Juguang Building is a Kinmen landmark that has been widely depicted in postal stamp designs. This is generally the first stop for foreign visitors to Kinmen.Part 9 Photos A Houpu specialty, Kinmen knives are forged from the casings of artillery shells fired at Kinmen in earlier years. The knives neatly repurpose a wartime artifact for peaceful ends.




（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）














AddressJincheng Township, Kinmen Countygoogle map click open new windows
Longitude/Latitude  (24.4166667,118.3166667)
Public1.Bus: From the rear of Shangyi Airport in Kinmen, take bus No. R1, 1A, or 3 to Jincheng (~15 mins).2.Sightseeing Bus: Guided tours of Jincheng scenic sites are offered on the Sightseeing Bus (Shuitou-Dishan Line). Departures daily at 8:20 a.m. from Jincheng.





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