Kinmen Travel

Before this elementary school was built in 1932, the village children went to classes in family temples. But as the number of students increased, the temple rooms got too crowded. So the villagers contributed money to build this magnificent building. It's based on the design of a traditional academy.

When it was built, this school was the largest western-style elementary school in Kinmen. Notice some of its special architectural details, which reflect the locals' expectations for their youngsters. For example, the angel carvings on the front of the building signify innocence. The soaring eagles refer to promising future prospects. Inside, the round pillars made of red brick are symbolic of concentration.

Free guided tours (in Mandarin Chinese) are held daily at 9, 10 and 11am, plus at 2, 3 and 4pm.

There's a free 8-min video (in Mandarin Chinese) called "Kinmenese Culture, an Integration of the East and the West" on show daily at 8:40, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30.