Kinmen｜Shuitou Deyue Tower

📍Address No. 45, Qianshuitou, Jincheng Township, Kinmen County (Located within the Shuitou settlement, in the same area as Zhaishan Tunnel and Shuitou Ancient Houses) ⸻ 🕒Opening Hours Daily: 08:30–17:00 (Free admission; outdoor and historic building preservation area. May close temporarily due to severe weather conditions.) ⸻ 🚍Transportation From Kinmen Airport or Jincheng: 1. By Bus: • Take "Kinmen Bus No. 7" or "Tourist Bus Line A" to "Shuitou" stop, then walk about 5 minutes. 2. By Car/Rental: • About a 10–15 minute drive from Jincheng. Follow the signs to enter the Shuitou settlement after passing Chenggong Roundabout. 3. On Foot/Bicycle (from Jincheng City Center): • If staying in Jincheng City, you can walk or cycle along the seawall or old streets to reach the destination, enjoying scenic views along the way. ⸻ ✅Recommended Reasons • Built in 1931, Deyue Tower is the tallest defensive Western-style building in Kinmen, blending Minnan, Baroque, and overseas Chinese architectural styles. • The name "Deyue" comes from the phrase "Near the water, the tower first gets the moon," symbolizing good feng shui and auspiciousness. • Once served as a stronghold for remittance safekeeping and family residence, featuring fortress-like thick walls, defensive holes, and observation platforms, showcasing strategic and architectural significance. • Now a popular photo spot, offering coastal views and a unique atmosphere of "war history within Western-style buildings, and hidden heritage within ancient houses." • The surrounding settlement is well-preserved, making it an excellent area to explore Kinmen's overseas Chinese culture and defensive structures.