A Stroll Through Time in the Rain—Exploring the "Shanhou Folk Culture Village"

Step into the Shanhou Folk Culture Village in Jinsha Township, Kinmen, and it feels like traveling back a hundred years in time.⏰ This cluster of 18 traditional houses, known as the "Eighteen Houses," was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty by overseas Chinese leaders Wang Guozhen and Wang Jingxiang. The houses are neatly arranged, facing the sea and backed by the hills, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in their red bricks, swallowtail roofs, and stone carvings.🏠 Themed exhibition halls, such as the Etiquette Hall, Celebration Hall, and Martial Arts Hall, quietly narrate the lives and glories of the past. Admission is free🎫, yet the village preserves Kinmen's most precious historical memories.❤️ One of the most intriguing features here is a stone shaped like a dragon's head, regarded as a guardian dragon.🐲 Legend has it that touching the dragon's mouth brings wealth and prosperity💰, while touching its head or tail ensures the construction of tall buildings🏢. This has made it a must-visit auspicious spot for tourists. Walking through the Shanhou Folk Culture Village feels like uncovering a piece of lost Minnan heritage deep within the corridors of time.🍁