Jinxiang Ming Garrison Town
金乡卫城
A coastal defense city built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty under Tang He, surrounded by a moat, with old streets, mansions, and a restored west gate barbican to explore.
Jinxiang Garrison Town was built in 1387, the 20th year of the Hongwu era, under the supervision of Duke Tang He of Xinguo. It was known alongside Tianjin Garrison and Weihai Garrison. The city wall is about 5 km long, and its moat, about 5.5 km, is still largely preserved. In the Jiajing era, Qi Jiguang stationed troops here to fight Japanese pirates. Today it has a restored west gate barbican, an anti-pirate memorial hall, and old streets and houses such as West Gate Street and the Yu family mansion. Nearby, the Shipeng coastal boardwalk offers sea views. Admission is free, and it suits a half-day stroll.
Opening hours
Open all day (memorial hours vary; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Yanting Golden Beach
- Yu'ao Village & Dayu Bay
- Zhongdun Village & Palm Bay (Chixi)
- Cangnan 168 Golden Coastline
- Hedingshan Mountain
- Wucheng Moon Bay Beach
- Yuliao Beach
- Wenzhou Alum Mine Museum