Kinmen｜Shanhou Folk Culture Village

📍Address: No. 66 Shanhou, Jinsha Town, Kinmen County

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🕒Business hours

Daily opening hours: 08:30–17:00

(No tickets required, open all year round, guided tours may be available during special festivals)

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🚍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.

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✅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.

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📌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.