Gulongtou Zhenwei Residence, County-level monument in Jinning Township, Taiwan.
Gulongtou Zhenwei Residence is a building in Jinning featuring Southern Min architectural style with stone foundations and wooden structural elements throughout. The structure is organized around a traditional courtyard layout that creates separate areas for different household functions.
The residence belonged to the brother of Li Guang-hsien, who served as a naval officer during the Qing Dynasty. It was built when Kinmen was an important center for maritime activity in the region.
The residence reflects how prosperous families lived in Kinmen society and the social rank they held during the Qing period. The arrangement of rooms and details show the daily customs of households connected to naval service.
The residence is accessible by local transportation services in Jinning Township with parking available near the entrance. Visitors can walk around the property to view the exterior and architectural details from different angles.
The building retained its original floor plan from the Qing Dynasty, making it a rare example of how homes were arranged during that period. Such unchanged residential layouts are increasingly scarce in the area.
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