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The Beginning of the Archaeological Records for Matsu: Chipinglong Site The Chi Ping Long Site is located on the western coast of East Jushan Island, situated on the southwest corner of the Da Ping settlement (near the police station), on a gentle coastal terrace. Excavations were conducted four times between 2001 and 2005. During summers in 2004 and 2005, an excavation and research team composed of researchers and local members of the Matsu Art and Culture Association was formed. Over 400 crafted stone tools, pottery fragments, shells, and animal bones were discovered. The stones used were primarily locally sourced granites, rhyolites, andesites, and tuffs. More than 10,000 pottery shards were unearthed, the majority being sand-tempered red pottery. Some artifacts date back to the Neolithic period, confirming human habitation on East Jushan as far back as 6,000 years ago. The precise nature of this site—whether it was a small settlement, burial ground, farming and hunting area, tool-making workshop, or battleground—remains uncertain and requires further investigation based on vertical and horizontal excavations. The site is located at an elevation of 315 meters and has been affected by stratum subsidence. Note: The site has gradually fallen into disrepair over time. It is advised that visitors remain cautious when traversing uneven terrain. Lily Park and the Wild Lilies of East Jushan Wild lilies were once commonly seen throughout East Jushan, but their numbers declined significantly due to extensive land cultivation. To revive them, the local principal of East Jushan Elementary School, along with students and the Community Development Association, collaborated to establish Lily Park. Located on a trail behind the local fire station, along the ancient path connecting to MengAo, this park sees wild lilies end their winter dormancy in spring and bloom in full glory by the lunar month of March.