Kinmen City

The history of Kinmen can be traced back to the first year of the Jianwu reign under Emperor Yuan of Jin (317 AD). During the Ming Dynasty, the 'Qianhusuo City' (Fortress of the Thousand Households) was built to defend against pirate incursions and protect the residents living there at the time. During the Ming-Zheng resistance against the Qing Dynasty, Kinmen City was a major strategic stronghold. In the 19th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1680 AD), General Chen Long relocated the General's yamen (headquarters) to Houpu, and Kinmen City gradually declined thereafter.