Deyue Gun Tower, Watchtower in Jinshui Village, Taiwan.
The Deyue Gun Tower rises 11 meters into the sky, displaying architectural elements that merge local construction styles with Western influences.
A wealthy merchant from Shuitou named Huang Hui-huang funded the construction of this tower in 1931, establishing a new landmark in Kinmen County.
The name Deyue translates to 'catching the moon' in Chinese, reflecting the traditional practice of incorporating poetic meanings into architectural names.
The tower stands at coordinates 24.40975° N and 118.2985° E, with visitors able to reach it through the main road of Jinshui Village.
The structure received its designation as a county-level monument in 2019, marking its importance in preserving local architectural heritage.
Location: Jinshui Village
Inception: 1931
Height: 11 m
Address: 金門縣金城鎮金水里5鄰前水頭45號
GPS coordinates: 24.40975,118.29850
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:42
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