Guningtou Battle Museum

The Guningtou Battle Museum is a military museum on Kinmen Island dedicated to the 1949 defense operation. It displays military items, weapons, and equipment from that conflict, accompanied by maps and illustrations that explain how the events unfolded.

The museum was established in 1984 to document the invasion attempt on Kinmen Island. The successful defense in that operation had far-reaching consequences for the political development of East Asia in the following decades.

The place carries the memory of a turning point in Chinese history that many visitors from East Asia view as decisive for the region's future. The way the museum presents this moment shows how a single battle shaped the identity of an entire island community.

The museum is located near the main area and is easily accessible on foot for most visitors. Indoor spaces are well-signposted, and there are areas designed for people with mobility concerns.

The museum preserves intact dugouts and bunkers from the time of the conflict. These fortifications can be explored on foot and provide a direct sense of how the defense was organized.

Location: Jinning Township

Inception: 1984

Official opening: 1984

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: 金門國家公園管理處

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:00

Phone: +88682313200

GPS coordinates: 24.48300,118.32100

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48