2025 Jinsha Town Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

📍Address No. 1, Mashan Village, Jinsha Township, Kinmen County 👉 Located at the northeasternmost point of Kinmen, it is one of the closest spots on Kinmen Island to mainland China, with Xiamen just across the strait. ⸻ 🕒Opening Hours Daily: 08:30–17:00 (Free admission) • The main areas to visit include the indoor exhibition area and the observation platform. • It is recommended to avoid the midday sun; the lighting is softer in the early morning and evening. ⸻ 🚍Transportation From Kinmen Airport or downtown Kinmen City: 1. By bus: • Take Kinmen Bus No. 7 to "Mashan Observation Station" stop, then walk about 3 minutes to reach the site. 2. By car/rental car: • About a 30-minute drive from downtown Kinmen City. It is recommended to take Zhongshan Road and connect to Dongsha Road, following the signs for "Mashan Broadcasting Station" along the way. 3. By tourist bus: • Several military culture-themed routes (such as the East Line Tour) include a stop at Mashan Broadcasting Station. ⸻ ✅Reasons to Visit • Mashan Broadcasting Station is the most iconic psychological warfare site in Kinmen, located just about 2 kilometers from mainland China! • During the Cold War, powerful loudspeakers broadcast "Free China" radio programs to Xiamen, conveying political messages and popular music. • Equipped with observation telescopes and a sea-view platform, visitors can clearly see Xiamen's cityscape and skyscrapers across the strait. • The indoor area features historical photos, propaganda materials, and a simulated broadcasting experience, making it an excellent place to learn about Kinmen's wartime history. • The solemn and tranquil atmosphere, combined with historical significance, makes it ideal for military enthusiasts and deep travelers.

📍Address: No. 66 Shanhou, Jinsha Town, Kinmen County ⸻ 🕒Business hours Daily opening hours: 08:30–17:00 (No tickets required, open all year round, guided tours may be available during special festivals) ⸻ 🚍Transportation methods From Jincheng or Kinmen Airport: 1. Bus: • Take "Kinmen Bus No. 3" or "No. 7" to "Shanhou Cultural Village" stop, and walk for about 2 minutes. 2. Self-driving/renting a motorcycle: • Go along Zhongshan Road to Jinsha, then take Dongsha Road to Cultural Village. The whole journey takes about 20–25 minutes. 3. Charter/Taxi: • It is recommended to arrange it together with the Northeast Line attractions (such as Shishan Artillery Position and Mashan Observatory) for more convenience. ⸻ ✅Recommendation reasons • One of the most well-preserved traditional Minnan settlements in Kinmen, built in the Qing Dynasty, with 12 elegant old houses. • The buildings show Minnan craftsmanship with swallowtail ridges, red brick walls, stone carvings and wood carvings, which are of great value for viewing and learning. • There is a living cultural relic exhibition hall in the village, which presents the daily life, marriage customs and belief culture of the early local residents. • You can deeply experience the traditional family culture of "living together in a clan", which is an excellent place to understand the customs and customs of Kinmen. ⸻ 📌Subsequent itinerary recommendations Combined with a one-day tour of the "Kinmen Northeast Line" attractions: 1. Shishan Artillery Position (about 5 minutes' drive away) • Experience the underground tunnel artillery drill performance and feel the battlefield style. 2. Mashan Observatory • The outpost closest to the Chinese mainland, overlooking Xiamen on the other side. 3. Shuangli Wetland Nature Center • Travelers who love natural ecology can go there to observe migratory birds and mangroves. 4. Kinmen Model Street or Houpu Old Street • On the way back to Jincheng, you can stop at the old street to buy souvenirs and Kinmen special snacks. 5. Jinsha Wind Lion Pilgrimage Route • Visit Kinmen’s unique "Wind Lion" and experience the traditional guardian belief culture.

📍Address No. 35, Huxia, Sanshanli, Jinsha Town, Kinmen County ⸻ 🕒Business hours Daily opening hours: 08:30–17:00 (Open all year round, open on holidays as usual, if there are military exercises or special circumstances, separate announcements will be made) ⸻ 🚍Transportation From Kinmen Airport or Jincheng: 1. Bus: • Take bus No. 3 or No. 7 to get off at Shishan Station and walk for about 5–10 minutes. 2. Self-driving/rental car: • From Jincheng, take Zhongshan Road towards Jinsha, turn to Taishan Highway, there are signs along the way, about 20–30 minutes drive. 3. Take a taxi or charter car: • Suitable for those who want to visit multiple military attractions at once, and can be combined with the 823 War History Museum, Mashan Observatory, etc. ⸻ ✅Recommendation reasons • The only tunnel artillery position in the world that is still used by the military for live-fire drills, with "simulated artillery drills" performed regularly every day, which is shocking. • The war preparation tunnel deep in the mountain is ingeniously designed, and you can visit the military passage and large howitzers in person. • There are rich military relics and historical explanations on display, which is suitable for military fans and parent-child travel learning. • Witness the history of the Taiwan Strait confrontation, and experience the Cold War atmosphere and the battlefield style of Kinmen. ⸻ 📌Subsequent itinerary recommendations You can arrange a half-day/one-day tour of the northeast line of Kinmen, including: 1. Mashan Observatory • You can overlook Xiamen from a distance and experience the tense atmosphere of "the other side is right in front of you". 2. Kinmen War History Museum/823 War History Museum • In-depth understanding of the background of the Kinmen War, artillery records and historical evolution. 3. Shanhou Folk Culture Village • The well-preserved Minnan settlement architecture can experience the early life and charm of Kinmen's ancient houses. 4. Offering Taishan Wind Lion God/Jinsha Wind Lion God Tour • Find the characteristic guardian gods scattered in the countryside and experience the local belief culture. 5. Houpu Town (Night Tour + Souvenirs) • You can arrange dinner, shopping and enjoy the night view of the ancient monuments to end a fulfilling day trip.

When I came to Kinmen, I visited a pretty good ancient settlement, which is the Shanhou Folk Culture Village in Jinsha Town! It is said that it was built in the 26th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1900 AD). It was built by the father and son Wang Jingxiang and Wang Jingxiang, who were overseas Chinese in Japan and were successful in business. There are 18 buildings in total, including 1 school building and 1 Wang family ancestral hall, collectively known as the "Eighteen Rooms". All 18 ancient houses are located near the mountains and the sea, in an orderly and classical layout, and are well-preserved. The settlements are full of their own traces of time, and every corner of Kinmen is full of nostalgic old stories, presenting an exquisite and complete architectural style of southern Fujian. This is also the best-preserved ancient settlement in Kinmen. Visiting the Shanhou Folk Culture Village, the neatly arranged ancient houses also give people a retro and nostalgic feeling. The traditional Fujian-style buildings seem to lead us back to that ancient era and pass through the ancient houses with a long history. , while admiring the ancient house, you can also taste the local specialty snacks oyster noodles and oyster omelette! #金门山后 folklore village ##Qing Dynasty Fujian style architecture #familytravel