Juguang Tower
莒光樓Updated：2019-11-30
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Highlights
Go up to the 3rd floor balcony for a good view of the nearby coastline, and on a clear day, the skyscrapers of Xiamen.
This is a good place to start your trip in Kinmen, as there are exhibits, photographs and a short video giving a good overview of the island's history and culture.
Introduction
The tower's distinctive architecture combines a traditional Chinese tower on top of a contemporary base. Two small cannons at the front date from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
From 1959 to 1964, Juguang Tower was featured in stamps issued by the Republic of China's post office. Letters with Kinmen's renowned landmark on them were sent all over the world, promoting the beauty and historic significance of Kinmen.
Exhibits
1st Fl: Wind Lion Gods, local foods, traditional village architecture, Kinmen kaoliang, Kinmen steel knives.
2nd Fl: Photos of one of Kinmen's most colorful and distinctive annual events, the City God Parade.
3rd Fl: Memorabilia related to Chinese Nationalist General Hu Lien who, as commander of Kinmen Defense Command, defeated Communist invasions in 1949 and 1958.
Tourism Video
"Introduction to Kinmen Tourism", 15 min, screening on the 1st Fl daily at:
08:40、09:00、09:30、10:00、10:30、11:00、11:30、13:00、13:30、14:00、14:30、15:00、15:30、16:00、16:30、17:00。
Information
TEL +886-82-325632
Address No.1, Xiencheng Road, Jincheng Township, Kinmen County Taiwán, R.O.C
Opening Hours Sunday:08:00 – 22:00
Monday:08:00 – 22:00
Tuesday:08:00 – 22:00
Wednesday:08:00 – 22:00
Thursday:08:00 – 22:00
Friday:08:00 – 22:00
Saturday:08:00 – 22:00
Facilities
- Toilets
- Parking
- Guiding Service
- Wifi
- Viewing platform
- Bus Stop
Recommended length of visit
Nearby K-Bike Station
Directions
116 Reviews Write a Review_smithjason88
Zhangzhou, China
Traveler type:
Solo travel
Interesting place
2019-03A lot of history in it. But only need 20-30 minutes to check it out. Will just give you a crash on history and a brief summary on what there is to see around there. But worth your time to check out.IvanS225
Singapore, Singapore
Traveler type:
Friends getaway
Little building with exhibits inside
2019-03It’s a 3 storey building with exhibits inside. You get to learn more about the local way of life, like the famed wind lions of Kinmen and its origins. Nice view from the top. Thought I got overly crowded when I was there!DavidASU
Union City, California
Traveler type:
Friends getaway
The Symbol of Kinmen
2018-09It’s the symbol of a Kinmen. Actually, it was used as the mark of China artillery to bombard Kinmen during the very famous 823 artillery war back then. The third floor is kind of memory place for General Hu who was the Commander in Kinmen back then. Somehow, all three deputy Commanders died in the first artillery bombarding. The second floor displayed local religious stuff. Not too much changes for the last 49 years, said one of my friends who served military service here in late ‘70s.thelonious22
Seongnam
Traveler type:
Solo travel
quick stop
2018-09Juguang Tower (sort of misleading as it’s only about three stories high) was my first stop which offered a good view of the town and had some displays about the tower’s history. You can get a view of Xiamen from the observation deck but pretty quick stop otherwise.TYPSUKR
Arlington, Virginia
Traveler type:
Solo travel
Observation Deck, Museum, and Interesting Building
2016-05On a clear day you're supposed to be able to see the mainland (Xiamen, Fujian Province) from the rooftop of this building. It was hazy when I was there, but I think I was able to make out faint outlines of high rises. The building also features local history and culture in a sort of museum.
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