Xizhamen as West gate - Jiadong Township

On the last day of consecutive holidays, come to Jiadong Old Street for a walk!

In the Jiadong area, you can spend two hours slowly watching the cultural landscape of this area. The harvest is full. There is also a live Jiadong Museum nearby.

For the fortifications built in the Qing Dynasty, the words on the top are pretty good-looking. Come and feel the atmosphere of history. I like the beauty~

The whole village is indeed a "living museum". The alleys are everywhere, full of novelty and historical records. It should be said that it is a "historical stage in progress" (a tour of 20210421)

Built in the 16th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1811) Rebuilt in the 30th year of Daoguang (1850) Jiadong area belongs to the area near the sea of ​​Pingtung Plain It is also the Hakka settlement at the southernmost coastal area Belongs to the left pile of the six piles Tension between Fujian and Guangdong during the Qing Dynasty The neighboring area is the living area of ​​the Paiwan people So Min, Ke, and Yuan often conflict Jiadong’s Hakkas seek self-protection So I planted bamboos and gates on the outskirts of the village It was later converted into a masonry gatehouse Used to enter and exit the village and to defend against foreign enemies Jiadong’s original four gates Currently there are only Xi'ai Gate and Bei'ai Gate Nanaimen was demolished during road construction Dongaimen was originally located next to the Jingzi Pavilion Only collapsed Beiaimen was damaged by the wind After restoration, it has lost its original flavor, so it is not listed as a monument West Aimen is the most complete preserved Aimen The word praise and loyalty on the gate Because the Hakka righteous people in Liudui area were involved in the Lin Shuangwen incident A plaque awarded by the court for meritorious deeds in defending the township The round holes on both sides of the plaque are blunt eyes Can be used to erect guns to play a defensive effect Dragon head bats on both sides of the plaque Show the dual meaning of defense and blessing

Among the two gates left by Jiadong, only the West Gate still has an ancient meaning, so it has been designated as a third-level historic site.

?Quoting from Wikipedia: On November 27, 1985, the Qilai West Pass Gate was designated as a third-class historic site by the Ministry of the Interior. Later in 1996, the Aimen Gate was severely damaged due to its structural damage. The gate was demolished due to road construction, and the Dongzha gate disappeared without leaving the "Reconstruction of the Stele of Liugenzhuang Gate Tower". Only the West Gate and the North Gate are left. Among them, the West Gate is the most complete, although the two gates have long been there. It loses its essential defensive function, but it is of great significance to witness the historical development of the settlement, the Hakka righteous people, and the anti-Japanese events. ?After passing through Jiadong many times in the past, I always thought of agricultural products. Because the last time my friend brought here for a walk, I discovered that there are a lot of historical sites here, and now this place "Xizhamen" was built in AD 1811 ( The 16th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty), an ancient city gate more than 200 years old. ?Formerly known as the Ding third-class monument in Xi'aimen County, also known as Baozhongmen, it is now called Xizhamen (also known as a landmark). Regarding Baozhongmen, the Lin Shuangwen incident occurred during the Qianlong period and affected the Hakka righteous people. The righteous people fought to protect the hometown, and the Qing court specially "praised loyalty" plaques. During the Daoguang period, the residents of Jiadongzhuang raised funds for reconstruction. In the past, there were many foreigners invaded. Residents used fences and bamboos to construct fortifications, and set up east, west, south and north gates. Today, only the west gate is relatively intact. ?The surrounding area is worth continuing to visit along the street, because there are many old buildings or historical targets, and the government is continuing to rebuild or rebuild. There are also Yang-style ancestral halls and Jiadong Xiao’s ancient homes are also worth visiting, especially Xiao The old house is very big, and it takes a little time to walk around. ?Six Piles of Three Hundred Abundance Activities: The historic corridor Jiadong Old Street Market will be held on October 9, November 14, and December 15. At that time, I will visit Jiadong. I would like to learn more about Jiadong. May wish to pay attention to the follow-up news. ? ?Paid Information: Free ?Other additions: 1. Because the internal road is relatively small when entering the Xi'aimen area, it is recommended to park cars and motorcycles on the side of the external road. 2. There is only this door in this area. After entering, there are many old buildings. If there is a need for toilets, if you can't find it, you can only go to the supermarket or Jiadong Railway Station. ?Last visit to Japan: 2021/09/21