{"id":4973,"date":"2025-01-01T03:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T03:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-kinmen"},"modified":"2025-01-01T03:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T03:38:28","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-kinmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/01\/the-ultimate-guide-to-kinmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Kinmen Islands Guide \u91d1\u9580\u6975\u9650\u6307\u5357 &#8211; A Complete 2025 Travel Resource"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Kinmen (aka Jinmen or Quemoy) is a group of islands off the coast of Xiamen, China, belonging to Taiwan. For years it was the front lines and closest territory to China during the Chinese Civil War, which has not officially ended. Now that the war with China has come to a close due to the establishment of the &#8220;status quo,&#8221; Kinmen has been open to tourism, especially from that of China. Kinmen has the highest concentration of museums and historical buildings in almost anywhere in Taiwan, as well as local cuisine, beaches, and scenery, making it an ideal vacation destination for Taiwanese, Chinese, and other foreign tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4973_1f5f8b-21 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4973_1f5f8b-21 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4973_1f5f8b-21 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4973_1f5f8b-21 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinmen first began to be settled by Chinese people in the Tang Dynasty (around <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tang_dynasty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">700 AD<\/a>). It got its name Jinmen &#8220;Golden Gate&#8221; from the Hongwu Emporer who set up military operations on the main Island during the Ming Dynasty in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kinmen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1387<\/a>. The name Quemoy comes from the Hokkien pronunciation of the name.<br>After the fall of the Ming Dynasty (1644), Ming Loyalists continued to occupy Kinmen under the Prince of Lu and Kongxia, but Kinmen was eventually captured by the Qing in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kinmen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1663<\/a>.<br>The Islands were never ceded to Japan.<br>After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, Kinmen (along with the rest of China) was governed by the Republic of China (ROC). When the ROC lost the Chinese Civil War, they retreated to Taiwan under the leadership of Chiang Kai-shek, but still maintained some outlying islands off of the west coast of China. The ROC army dug into Kinmen and fortified almost every inch of the island, holding off the PRC invasion. Perhaps the most pivotal battle in holding off the communists was the battle of Guningtou in which 9,000 PRC troops were defeated and captured in an attempt to take back the island of Kinmen. The battle effectively stopped the PRC from advancing toward invasion of Taiwan, because in 1950 the Korean War started, demanding much of their manpower, buying time until the Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty was signed in 1955, offering protection by the United States. against the PRC invasion of Taiwan. Because of this, the battle laid the groundwork for the status quo between China and Taiwan as we know it today.<br>Kinmen was kept as a military reserve until it was made into a civilian government in the 1990s. Travel was reopened with China in 2001, which really opened the door for the tourism sector on the islands mainly driven by Chinese tourists. Many businessmen also moved to the island to gain easy entry into China from Taiwan. In 2015 the Taiwanese government made it easier for Chinese tourists to visit Kinmen by allowing them to apply for visa on arrival.<br>Currently, the island&#8217;s main industry is tourism, but there is also a large Sorghum Wine production industry, as well as agriculture and fishing.<br>Kinmen is a stronghold for the KMT party, mainly because the residents resent the fact that many in the pro-independence DPP would consider returning Kinmen to China in an independence treaty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to go:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn is said to be the best time to visit when there are still warm temperatures and not too much rainfall. Spring also has great temperatures, but seasonal rains may dampen your travels. Summer can get really hot, which might be totally fine with you. The winter is cold and windy; don&#8217;t go in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Plane:<\/strong> The only way to get from Taiwan to Kinmen is via airplane. Planes leave daily from Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, Penghu, and Kaohsiung.<br>You can book cheap flights to Kinmen&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/zh-tw\/vacation\/uniairholidays?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/click?shmarker=417346&amp;promo_id=3758&amp;source_type=link&amp;type=click&amp;campaign_id=121&amp;trs=215740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>.<br><strong>By Boat:<\/strong> You can reach Kinmen from Xiamen at Wutong Port (\u4e94\u901a\u78bc\u982d) or Quanzhou at Shijing Port (\u77f3\u4e95\u78bc\u982d), connecting at Shuitou Port (\u6c34\u982d\u78bc\u982d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Around the Island:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rent a scooter! The island is small so you should not need to rent a car. You can rent bicycles but you will not be able to travel as fast. You can also hire a driver to take you on tours.<br>Ask your hostel for more rental information. They can help you book a rental in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scooter Rental:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4973_29c433-4b\">Price: expect <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=712693&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F7581-kinmen-scooter-rental-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3De1eb2a3d75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">400 NT<\/a> per day.<br><strong>You can book a scooter rental for Kinmen Island on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=712693&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F7581-kinmen-scooter-rental-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3De1eb2a3d75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/101856?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong>You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>It may be better to book your scooter rental in advance, especially during summer weekends. Ask for help from your hostel owner if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car Rental:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: expect <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=712693&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F7763-private-sightseeing-car-charter-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D07bf9de3d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2000 NT<\/a> per day.<br>You can rent a car for Kinmen on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/19851?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a> or charter a car on <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=712693&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F7763-private-sightseeing-car-charter-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D07bf9de3d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Don&#8217;t rent a car unless you absolutely need to. Renting scooters should be sufficient for most travelers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shuttle Bus:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book a discount tourist shuttle bus pass on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/19847?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bicycle Rental:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s landscapes if you have the time and energy.&nbsp;Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=9223\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733810&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3DtaIWAN%2520%2520CYCLING%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D5597edb156\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed at and can recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=2402420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sihai Hostel<\/a>, which is a quality hostel with spacious and clean rooms. They also arranged transport to and from the hostel for free. You can book&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=2402420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sihai Hostel<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=2402420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=739640&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-PH%2Fhotels%2Fdetail%2F588999-sihai-hostel%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/?Allianceid=3897566&amp;SID=23036234&amp;trip_sub1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trip.com%2Fhotels%2Fkinmen-hotel-detail-19845804%2Fsihai-hostel%2F&amp;trip_sub3=D88611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;city=106001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands.&nbsp;<br>You can also find out more about where to stay in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d4258178.924823244!2d118.844227!3d24.692168!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x346b9d8a9b994523%3A0x1c228d2c7ebddbcf!2sKinmen%20Islands!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1732779617628!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Journey:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been to Kinmen twice, both during a 4-day, 3-night trips that were still not long enough to see most everything on the island. We took our first trip at the end of October; the weather was nice, but it was still a bit too cold to enjoy the beaches.&nbsp;We took our second trip in August; it was warm and nice enough to enjoy the beaches. However, we had to reschedule due to a typhoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight to Kinmen:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/image1.jpeg?1551076919\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">We took an afternoon flight from Taipei Songshan Airport (which is in the middle of Taipei City), landing in Kinmen 45 minutes later. Our plane tickets were cheap, only 3000 NT per person for a round trip (around 100 USD) with Mandarin Airlines or Uni Airlines. Above is a view of Shuitou Harbor from the plane; you can see our hostel in the photo. You can book cheap flights to Kinmen on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/zh-tw\/vacation\/uniairholidays?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/click?shmarker=417346&amp;promo_id=3758&amp;source_type=link&amp;type=click&amp;campaign_id=121&amp;trs=215740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Sheng Zu Foods \u8056\u7956\u98df\u54c1<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-7025_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">If you are looking for gifts to send to your relatives, look no further than Sheng Zu Foods, which sells one of Kinmen&#8217;s most famous delicacies: peanut candies (\u8ca2\u7cd6 gong4 tang2), which are like peanut brittle. They sell them right in the airport (for the same price at their store).<\/p>\n<p>After leaving the airport, we rented a scooter for 800 NT for three and a half days (about 250 NT per day), using my Taiwan driver&#8217;s license. The rental place was nice enough to send our luggage to our hostel for free (a typical service for the scooter rental places at the airport)! If the scooter rental place inside the airport is sold out, there is another scooter rental place across the street from the airport entrance with an almost endless supply of scooters. If you want to avoid a hassle, you should book a scooter or car rental in advance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Shuitou Pier \u6c34\u982d\u78bc\u982d<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6138_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">We drove off to our hostel next to Shuitou Harbor (pictured above). If you are coming from Xiamen, China, the ferry will drop you off at this harbor.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Juguang Tower \u8392\u5149\u6a13<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6232_2.jpg?1551066205\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The first place I recommend going to is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/juguang-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Juguang Tower<\/a>. Kinmen&#8217;s Juguang Tower is like an introduction for the rest of the island. Much of the island&#8217;s history and culture can be understood just by a quick walk through these halls. The tower also provides a nice view of Kinmen and Xiamen Harbor.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on Juguang Tower, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/juguang-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Maoshan Tower \u8305\u5c71\u5854<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6165_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">We did not actually go to Juguang Tower first; we went to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-maoshan-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maoshan Tower<\/a> which was right next to our hostel. It is an ancient pagoda dating to the 14th century AD that sits on top of a hill on the southwest side of Kinmen Island. It is one of three similar pagodas on the island built around the same time.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6153_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">From the top of the hill, one can see pristine views of the Xiamen Harbor, the Taiwan Strait, and Kinmen Island. The hike takes about 10 minutes and is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Kinmen.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog about Maoshan Tower, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-maoshan-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Shuitou Village \u6c34\u982d\u6751<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/dji-0335_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also close to our hostel was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/shuitou-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shuitou Village<\/a>. Shuitou Village is perhaps the most visited historical village in Kinmen. It features mansions from some of the wealthiest merchants in Kinmen at the time, preserving Western style mixed with traditional Southern Min-style architecture. Walking through this village gives you a unique time-period view of Kinmen&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on Shuitou Village, click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/shuitou-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Deyue Gun Tower \u5f97\u6708\u6a13<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6969_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/deyue-gun-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deyue Gun Tower<\/a> in Shuitou Village was once the highest building in Kinmen, originally built by a wealthy merchant to defend against pirates and thieves. The intricately decorated tower and surrounding buildings were also a sign of wealth and power to the rest of the island. It is one of the most visited attractions on the island, and guided tours are offered daily.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on Deyue Gun Tower, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/deyue-gun-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6334_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">In and near Shuitou village, there are many abandoned old houses like this one.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6336_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Some of the old houses sit right next to other stuff, like this basketball court.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Zhushan Village \u73e0\u5c71\u805a\u843d<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6486_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Zhushan village (aka Jhushan Village) is another old village near Shuitou village, featuring many well-preserved Minnan houses as well as the commemoration of the 823 Artillery Bombardment with a giant bombshell in this photo. I&#8217;ll talk more about that battle later.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6485_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Tourists enjoying the scenery in this authentic old village.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6483_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">A Map and some more information about Zhushan Village:<br \/>&#8220;Jhushan is a settlement founded by the Syue (xue1 \u859b) clan back in 1345. Houses were built along the slopes of the hills, all facing the reservior in the middle of the settlement. In terms of feng-shui, the design enables all wealth to gather into the village, the reservoir, the ancestral shrine and the Jhushan hills from a clear and distinct outline, making Jhushan settlement an important historical site.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Gugang Lake and Gugang Tower \u53e4\u5d17\u6e56\u548c\u53e4\u5d17\u6a13<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6387.jpg?1551079098\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Nearby Zhushan village is Gugang Lake, with the Gugang tower sitting on a peninsula on the lake. Gugang Lake is the <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last<\/a> remaining natural lake on Kinmen. Guguang tower was completed in <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1964<\/a> and is three stories high. It&#8217;s definitely a nice peaceful spot to relax.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Zhaishan Tunnels \u7fdf\u5c71\u5751\u9053<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6420_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Not far from Gugang Lake are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/zhainshan-tunnels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zhaishan Tunnels <\/a>(aka Jhaishan Tunnels). These are winding military tunnels running underground in Kinmen connecting to the ocean. During the Chinese Civil War, they were used to protect ships from bombing raids. The tunnels are open for tours, and besides having great acoustics the tunnels are also strikingly beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on Zhaishan Tunnels, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/zhainshan-tunnels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Kinmen National Park \u91d1\u9580\u570b\u5bb6\u516c\u5712<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6459_1.jpg?1552016196\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Outside the Zhainshan tunnels is a giant sign that lets you know you are in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kinmen_National_Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinmen National Park<\/a>. The park covers about 1\/4 the total area of Kinmen County and includes half of Little Kinmen, Mount Taiwu, Southwestern Kinmen, Northwestern Kinmen, and NorthEastern Kinmen. Most of the time you will be in the park without even knowing it. The park is an important resting spot for migratory birds.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">The Ancient City of Kinmen \u91d1\u9580\u57ce<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6349_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">In between Zhushan Village and Shuitou Village is the Ancient City of Kinmen. This city is one of the most historically rich places in Kinmen and in Taiwan. Not to be confused with Kincheng (the largest city in Kinmen) this walled city was built in the 1300&#8217;s during the Ming Dynasty as a defense for the region, a role that it has played throughout its history. Although most of the original gates and walls have been destroyed, all of the city&#8217;s four gates have recently been rebuilt. Walking through these ancient streets you can feel hundreds of years of history speaking to you.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); letter-spacing: 0px;\">For our full blog on the city, click <\/span><a style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/the-ancient-city-of-kinmen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><span style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); letter-spacing: 0px;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Wentai Tower \u6587\u53f0\u5bf6\u5854<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6378_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">This tower (aka Wentai Pagoda) was also built during the Ming dynasty in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wentai_Pagoda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1387<\/a> AD as a landmark for ships passing by, kind of like a lighthouse, as well as for defense purposes. The stone has an inscription written by Chen Hui who was a scholar during the Ming Dynasty. This island also has two other similar towers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-maoshan-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maoshan Tower<\/a> and Daoying Tower.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Oucuo Beach \u6b50\u539d\u6c99\u7058<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6463_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">On the south side of the island near Zhaishan Tunnels is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-oucuo-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oucuo Beach<\/a>, perhaps the best swimming beach on the main island. It features a long flat white sand beach and beautiful views of the Taiwan Strait.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6671_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also, there is also an abandoned army tank stuck in the sand there that is popular for visitors if you can find it.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on Oucuo Beach, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-oucuo-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Shuitou Peir \u6c34\u982d\u78bc\u982d<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6332_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">To get to Little Kinmen, you used to have to take a ferry from Shuitou Pier above. However, you can now cross the cross-ocean Kinmen Bridge. However, you can still take a ferry from Shuitou Pier to Xiamen.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2>Kinmen Bridge \u91d1\u9580\u5927\u6a4b<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/349c4c58-60fb-4069-b7ad-87afa51b6a6c-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/349c4c58-60fb-4069-b7ad-87afa51b6a6c-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/349c4c58-60fb-4069-b7ad-87afa51b6a6c-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/349c4c58-60fb-4069-b7ad-87afa51b6a6c-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/349c4c58-60fb-4069-b7ad-87afa51b6a6c-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/349c4c58-60fb-4069-b7ad-87afa51b6a6c-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Kinmen Bridge was completed in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kinmen_Bridge\">2022<\/a> and is the longest cross-island bridge in Taiwan after nearly a decade of construction, overtaking the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/penghu-great-bridge\/\">Penghu Cross-Ocean Bridge<\/a>. It spans 5.4 km across and has five towers. It includes two lanes for vehicles, a bicycle lane, and a pedestrian walkway. It has shortened travel time between Little Kinmen and the main island of Kinmen from hours to minutes by car or scooter. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/910386b6-beee-4b91-a7ed-73bbfc1a8050-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/910386b6-beee-4b91-a7ed-73bbfc1a8050-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/910386b6-beee-4b91-a7ed-73bbfc1a8050-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/910386b6-beee-4b91-a7ed-73bbfc1a8050-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/910386b6-beee-4b91-a7ed-73bbfc1a8050-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/910386b6-beee-4b91-a7ed-73bbfc1a8050-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a view of the bridge at night. <\/p>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">823 Artillery Bombardment Victory Memorial \u516b\u4e8c\u4e09\u70ae\u6230\u52dd\u5229\u7d00\u5ff5<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6503_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">One of the first things you will notice while coming into Little Kinmen is the huge <span style=\"font-size: large;\">823 Artillery Bombardment Victory Memorial roundabout. This commemorates the end of the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Second_Taiwan_Strait_Crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Second Taiwan Strait Crisis<\/a>&#8221; in which PRC and ROC forces exchanged artillery and missiles from August 23rd, 1958 to 22 September 1958. In the process, there were 440 ROC casualties and 460 PRC casualties with an additional 218 PRC civilian causalities. The battle ended when the PRC ran out of ammo. Because of the many bombshells left from that battle, the local people have collected them and reworked them as knives to sell to tourists. <\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0px; color: #000000; font-family: 'Josefin Sans', var(--global-fallback-font); font-size: 28px;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Kinmen Land Mine Museum \u5730\u96f7\u5c55\u793a\u9928<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: right;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6546_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The Kinmen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-land-mine-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">land mine museum<\/a> lies on the island of Little Kinmen (Lieyu), and uses space from the disused bunkers of &#8220;Tiehan Fort and \u201cYongshi Fort.&#8221; The exhibition provides a full explanation of the history of landmines not only in Taiwan but in the entire world. It also provides a real-life, and rather frightening, experience for its visitors.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6509_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Using tunnel space in the old &#8220;Tiehan Fort&#8221; (\u9435\u6f22\u5821) and \u201cYongshi Fort&#8221; (\u52c7\u58eb\u5821). These two forts were fitted with anti-aircraft cannons, artillery storage, and tank storage. They both survived bombing raids from the mainland. The exhibit takes you through underground tunnels that connect these two forts. Tiehan Fort is pictured above.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please see our full blog on the museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-land-mine-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #626262;\">Mao Gong Shi Island Recreation Area <\/span><span style=\"color: #545454;\">\u732b\u516c\u77f3\u6ee8\u6d77\u4f11\u61a9\u5340<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6597_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">On our trip to the island of Little Kinmen (aka Lieyu), we first visited the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-land-mine-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landmine museum<\/a>, shortly after which we set off to Hujingtou via scooter. Along the way, we saw some very interesting war exhibits near the shoreline of <span style=\"color: #626262;\">Mao Gong Shi Island Recreation Area<\/span>, like this manikin soldier with his sights pointed at Xiamen in the background. There are still tons of spikes sticking out of the beach. I think the reason they have not been cleaned up is because of the environmental impact it would have.<\/p>\n<p>For more about this area, check out our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/little-kinmen-hujingtou-battle-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Little Kinmen Hujingtou Battle Museum \u5c0f\u91d1\u9580\u6e56\u4e95\u982d\u6230\u53f2\u8218<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6601_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The area around Hujingtou on the island of Little Kinmen (aka Lieyu \u70c8\u5dbc) is full of historical significance. It was one of the closest front lines in Taiwan after the Chinese Civil War, only 5 KM from Xiamen. Now the museum and displays in the area are open to tourists who can experience what it was like to be on the front lines during the standoff between the PRC and KMT forces.<\/p>\n<p>For more about this museum, see our blog about it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/little-kinmen-hujingtou-battle-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6573_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">A cow is being raised in someone&#8217;s front yard. Kinmen is also famous for its beef noodles, which uses fresh locally grown beef.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6629_1.jpg?1551082903\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">We spotted a &#8220;love&#8221; photo area that seems to be out of context on the former front lines of the Chinese Civil War.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6630_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Tanks on display in southwestern Little Kinmen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Jiugong Tunnels \u4e5d\u5bae\u5751\u9053<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6649_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Jiugong Tunnels (aka Siwei Tunnels \u601d\u7dad\u5751\u9053) are the most impressive tunnels on Little Kinmen and are extremely similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/zhainshan-tunnels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zhaishan Tunnels<\/a> on Kinmen Island. Originally built to protect ROC ships from bombing raids, the tunnels actually go through the island, connecting the ocean from each side.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jiugong-tunnels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for our full blog on the tunnels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Bada Tower \u516b\u9054\u6a13\u5b50<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6633_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Bada Tower is a tower that commemorates 7 soldiers who held off the Japanese invasion in <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1933<\/a>, fighting from a part of the Great Wall of China known as Bada Tower. Next to the tower are the words <span style=\"color: #494949;\">\u7368\u7acb\u4f5c\u6230 (fight wars independently), and \u81ea\u529b\u66f4\u751f (self-reliance). <\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6634_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">You can climb up to the top of the tower and take a selfie with the seven soldiers.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6638_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">View from the top of the tower.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6661_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">And with that, our two-hour tour of Little Kinmen was over. We were off to find more things to do on the main island of Kinmen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Jiangong Islet \u5efa\u529f\u5dbc<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6493_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Jiangong Islet lies just offshore of western Kinmen. It features barracks and a shrine to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Koxinga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kongxia<\/a>, the military leader of a Ming Dynasty loyalist faction that defeated the Dutch and ruled Taiwan for a time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;W038 Stronghold Jiangong Islet&#8221;<br \/>&#8220;The original name of Jiangong Islet was Dong Islet. It has also been called Jhu Islet. Located on the Wujiang River Estuary, it has an area of around 500 square meters. It is isolated at high tide but can be walked to at low tide. In 1949, Nationalist Army troops occupied the small island in order to defend the Kinlie Waterway. In 1960, it acquired its current name. In 2002, as part of its tourism development plans, the Kinmen County Government renovated the facilities on the islet. Jiangong Islet is in an interesting ecological zone, and has become a haven for wild birds.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6494_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">You can reach the island by foot at low tide, but be careful to not get stuck there when the tide comes back in. Multiple tourists have been <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jiangong_Islet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trapped<\/a> on the island during high tide.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6495_1.jpg?1551149808\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Another structure in the Wujiang River Estuary is probably for fishermen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Jincheng Seaside Park \u91d1\u57ce\u6d77\u6ff1\u4f11\u9591\u516c\u5712<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6496_3_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">There is a new park on the south side of Kincheng near the Wujiang River Estuary which features cactus landscaping and lots of statues. The park was closed off when I visited for renovations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Kinmen Qing Dynasty Military Headquarters \u91d1\u9580\u6e05\u671d\u7e3d\u5175\u7f72<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6799_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Once inside the Island&#8217;s main city of Kincheng, there is a lot to see and do. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-qing-dynasty-military-headquarters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qing Military Headquarters<\/a> in Kinmen is the oldest and one of the best-preserved buildings from the Qing dynasty in Taiwan, located at the heart of Kinmen. The complex is completely renovated into a museum, and is full of exhibits, showing visitors exactly what life was like during the Qing dynasty, as well as providing historical background to Kinmen and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see our full blog on the museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/kinmen-qing-dynasty-military-headquarters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Mofan Street \u6a21\u7bc4\u8857<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6492.jpg?1551150756\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Mofan Street was completed in 1924, modeled after Western and Japanese architecture. Literally meaning &#8220;Model Street,&#8221; it models itself after foreign architectural style, including brick archways. There are over 40 shops on this street selling local treats and souvenirs.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6298_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The street also lights up at night and is obviously very patriotic.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6319_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Near Mofan Street there are lots of places to eat. Look for this arch, this is where we found the best food.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6316_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">First, we had a taste of the local food. This restaurant has a super long wait, so we went to the one next door.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6321_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">We tried some deep-fried taro, which was pretty good but I&#8217;m sure you can imagine the taste.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6322_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also, we had some pork noodles which are always a good choice.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Liang Jin Farm \u826f\u91d1\u7267\u5834<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6326_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Liang Jin Farm is not a farm, it is a restaurant and gift shop, specializing in beef noodles, among other things.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6117_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The beef noodles in this shop were some of the best I&#8217;ve ever had. The beef was fresh and plentiful, locally grown in Kinmen.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6119_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">They also sell all-you-can-eat &#8220;grass&#8221; flavored soft serve. I think there is a reason that it is all you can eat; after one bite you realize you have filled your cup full of food pellet flavored ice cream. It&#8217;s not very sweet at all. It&#8217;s like eating grass straight up, but creamier. Definitely an experience but not delicious in any way.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6301_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">There are many other restaurants down these alleyways serving just about any Taiwanese dish you can think of.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6327_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also, you will find many shops selling artillery shells and knives made from artillery shells. Many of these shells are left over from the 823 artillery bombardment.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6490_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Fruits and vegetables are also sold in the city for reasonable prices.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6497_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Another local delicacy we tried was Guangdong Rice Porridge \u5ee3\u6771\u7ca5. It was delicious.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6499_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also, we had some local roasted meat cakes, or Shaobing \u71d2\u9905 which were also delicious. Some of them had malt sugar inside which is sure to give you cavities.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6500_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also soy milk in a bag, the first of its kind I have ever seen.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6889_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Next, we wandered out of Kincheng toward Guningtou. Along the way, we saw quite a few abandoned vehicles on the side of the road.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Cihu Lake \u6148\u6e56<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6898_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Cihu Lake is a man-made reservoir near Kincheng, featuring some really beautiful scenery, and is one of the best places to watch the sunset.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6900_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The beach and shoreline are next to the lake. A small levee separated the lake (once part of the ocean) from Xiamen Bay. The reservoir was built not only to provide better shoreline defense but also to provide fish farms for the locals.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6901_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">After it was constructed, the lake attracted a large amount of migratory birds, making it the premier spot for bird spotting in Kinmen, mainly during winter months.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"width: 898px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6902_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" height=\"1348\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">&#8220;About Cihu Lake Important Wetland (Wetland of National Importance)&#8221;<br \/>This region is the National Wetland of Importance (red zone). To ensure the natural flood control and related functions of the wetland in order to maintain biodiversity, and promote wetland ecological conservation and wise use, the following acts are banned unless with the competent government authorities&#8217; permission&#8230;[polluting, dumping, etc.]&#8221;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6903_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Also next to the lake are some more tanks on display. Of course, pointing at China.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Gulongtou Shuiwei Pagoda \u53e4\u9f8d\u982d\u6c34\u5c3e\u5854<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6906_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Not far from Cihu Lake is Shuwei Pagoda, which was built during the Qing Dynasty in 1767 to bring proper Fengshui into the area, promoting prosperity nearby. The stone acts as a Shigandang (\u77f3\u6562\u7576), or stones with writing on them, used in traditional Chinese folk religion to ward off evil spirits. You can also see Shigandang at street intersections in Taiwan.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Kinmen Heping (Peace) Memorial Park \u91d1\u9580\u548c\u5e73\u7d00\u5ff5\u516c\u5712<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6878_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Before you enter Guningtou, you will come across Kinmen&#8217;s Heping Memorial Park (aka Lincuo Fortress \u6797\u539d\u70ae\u9663\u5730), which features a few anti-aircraft military bunkers in a row. Tanks are on display again in this parking lot. It seems like there is a tank in every parking lot in Kinmen.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6886_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Kuningtou Battlefield&#8221;<br \/>&#8220;In 1949, more than twenty thousand Communist soldiers landed on the beach in Kuningtou. It was only after several heavy fights that the invaders were either destroyed or captured. A museum was later built right on the landing place in honor of all the soldiers fighting courageously in the battle. During the battle, Colonel Lee Kuang-chien and hundreds of his young, fearless soldiers were killed. To remember his contribution in defending the village and the final victory, the villagers turned his headquarters into a temple to pay worship to him Tse Hu and Twin-Carp Lake are the two splendid lakes nearby, with abundant sunshine and the gathering of various kinds of migratory birds, both prove to be superb spots for bird watching.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6880_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">No 2. artillery fortress.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6883_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The peace bell is made of old bombshells.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6884_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">General Hu Lien Memorial Hall, also gives a cultural exhibition of life in Kinmen. General Hu Lien rendered fearless service in the victory at Guningtou.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6879_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Artillery Fortress No. 1.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6885_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Looking out the back end of one of the artillery fortresses.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6887_2.jpg?1551164920\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Battle of Guningtou Memorial Arch just before you enter into Guningtou.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Beishan Old House \u5317\u5c71\u53e4\u6d0b\u6a13<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/45671231-1527441254066659-7301945900761350144-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">We didn&#8217;t have time to explore the whole village, but you should if you have the time. One building we did see was the Beishan Old House (pictured above), which is actually located in the village of Beishan right next to Guningtou. This house was built originally by <a href=\"https:\/\/visitkinmen.pixnet.net\/blog\/post\/5585364-%E9%87%91%E9%96%80%E5%8F%A4%E5%AF%A7%E9%A0%AD%E6%88%B0%E5%BD%B9-%E5%8C%97%E5%B1%B1%E5%8F%A4%E6%B4%8B%E6%A8%93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Li Qijie<\/a>, who started work on the house in 1920, making it into a Western-style house like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/shuitou-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many other rich merchants<\/a> on Kinmen.<br \/>The house was shot up during the battle of Guningtou, and you can still see bullet holes.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about this house, check out our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/battle-of-guningtou-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Battle of Guningtou Museum \u53e4\u5be7\u982d\u6230\u53f2\u8218<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6932_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The battle of Guningtou was one of the largest and perhaps the most important fights that fended off the PRC invasion in Kinmen and Taiwan. It began with thousands of communist troops boarding ships and invading Kinmen, gaining ground quickly. However, the PRC troops were pushed back and captured, proving to be an important victory for the ROC army and preventing the PRC from advancing to Taiwan. Now you can learn more about this important battle by passing through the town of Guningtou and visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/battle-of-guningtou-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guningtou Battle Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog about this museum and the battle, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/battle-of-guningtou-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Beishan Broadcasting Tower \u5317\u5c71\u5ee3\u64ad\u58bb<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/dji-0346_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Beishan Broadcasting Tower (aka Beishan Broadcasting Wall) is a tower on the north central coast of Kinmen (near Guningtou) used by the military to broadcast messages, propaganda, and music across Xiamen harbor to communists on the other side. The tower still sends broadcasts daily and is a unique wartime relic that is definitely worth visiting.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about this tower, check out our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/beishan-broadcasting-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Taiwu Mountain \u592a\u6b66\u5c71<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6095_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Mt. Taiwu is the tallest mountain in Kinmen. It features many hiking trails as well as a military cemetery.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6090_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">This is about as far as we got. With the prospect of hiking for three hours with limited daylight, we turned back.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6091_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Panorama of the main entrance to Taiwu Mountain.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6097_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Next, we drove along the northwest coast of Kinmen, observing the beautiful sunset. Kinmen is actually really big, and takes more than an hour to drive across the whole island.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6099_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Our shadow in the sunlight looking at a small village in Kinmen.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6100_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Map with sights in Mashan, the north-easternmost village in Kinmen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Mashan Observation Post \u99ac\u5c71\u89c0\u6e2c\u6240<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6101_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The place closes at about 5 PM, and we had gotten there just a few minutes before that. <br \/>We were working against the clock to visit the Mashan Observation Post. When we got there, the gate was still open!<br \/>The Mashan Observation Post is the closest part of Kinmen to China, only <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.8<\/a> KM away during low tide. Your phone will think that it is in China, so put it on airplane mode.<br \/>Similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/beishan-broadcasting-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beishan Broadcasting Tower<\/a>, Mashan also blasts out music and propaganda to Xiamen on the opposite shore.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6103_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Right when I took this picture, an old lady told me to leave. The observation post was to close for the day. Sad. Kinmen is just too big to see everything before it closes, so give yourself enough time on the island that you don&#8217;t have to live with any regrets.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6104_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">3D map of the area.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6105_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Even though we didn&#8217;t get to go inside the observatory, we did see some nice views of the beach, with China in the background.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6106_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">A group of tourists enjoying the beach near Mashan Observation Post.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/img-6107.jpg?1551169348\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">View of Mt. Taiwu on our drive back.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Chen Ching-lon&#8217;s House \u9673\u666f\u862d\u6d0b\u6a13<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6113_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Chen Ching lon&#8217;s house is another place that closes at 5 PM. So, there are limited things you can do after that time.<br \/>Chen Ching Lon was also a wealthy merchant who built a very nice Western-style house in Kinmen which is perhaps the most beautiful Western-style house of its era.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6112_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Chen Ching lon&#8217;s House&#8221;<br \/>&#8220;Located at the Chen Ken (now known as Cheng Kung) village in central Kinmen Island, the Chen Ching-lon&#8217;s House, the largest western house in Kinmen, was built in 1921 by an overseas Chinese Chen Ching-lon, who made money in Singapore and Belitung, Indonesia. Chen Ching-lon, an enthusiast for education and charity, once financially supported the establishment of Singapore&#8217;s highest-level Chinese educational institution. In 1922, Chen Ching Lon set up the Kinmen Steamship Company in Kinmen for his fellow villagers to travel between Kinmen and Xiamen. In 1925, he sponsored the Kinmen Commercial high School and the Private Kinmen Elementary School. In 1933, he has a pavilion built near the waterfront of Chen Ken as a rest area for fishermen. Also, he sponsored the setup of the Shang Ching Tower near the Hsain Temple for defense against pirates. After 1949, the Chen Ching-lon&#8217;s House plays such different roles in different periods as a national artillery force station, &#8220;Armed Force 53 Hospital,&#8221; the Kinmen High School, and Soldier&#8217;s Holiday Center. It is full of wartime memories. On this hillside is the &#8220;Chin Tang Park,&#8221; where people can have a panoramic view of the Liao Luo Bay. In fact, the changes of Chen Ching-lan&#8217;s House are an epitome of Kinmen&#8217;s modern history.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6114_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">View of the ocean from Chen Ching-lon&#8217;s house.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Carrefour \u5bb6\u6a02\u798f<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6115_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Why is Carrefour a major tourist destination? Well, it is the only major supermarket in all of Taiwan&#8217;s outer islands including Penghu. It just opened on June 30th, 2018.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6116_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">You can tell that the Carrefour here is geared to lure in Chinese tourists, even providing a shuttle bus from Shuitou Port every hour (in simplified Chinese). Carrefour is probably the easiest place for Chinese people to buy normal, safe, and everyday things from Taiwan. While I was there one Chinese lady asked me how much something was in RMB, but I had no idea. I think later a store clerk told her.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Wind Lion Plaza Mall \u98a8\u7345\u723a\u8cfc\u7269\u5ee3\u5834<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-7022_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The last place we saw before getting on the plane back to Taipei was the outlet mall right next to the airport. It&#8217;s straight across from the airport&#8217;s main entrance. What better way for a Chinese tourist to spend their time in Kinmen than buying duty-free Nike&#8217;s? Kinmen has been and will continue to thrive on tourism mainly from China, but hopefully, with this blog, I have convinced foreigners from other countries to come visit this beautiful set of islands.<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wind Lion Statues \u98a8\u7345\u723a<\/strong>\u96d5\u50cf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/07c02b63-0944-437f-891b-cf03dc8aa901-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5525\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wind Lion Statues in Kinmen are iconic cultural symbols that reflect the island&#8217;s rich history and local beliefs. You can see them in every village around the island. These statues, typically depicting a lion with a fierce expression, are traditionally placed at the entrances of homes, temples, and other significant buildings. They are believed to protect against evil spirits and bring good fortune, particularly in the face of strong winds or storms. The Wind Lion, a local folklore religion God, is a distinctive feature of Kinmen&#8217;s landscape and a popular subject for both locals and visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donglin Beach \u6771\u81e8\u6c99\u7058<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GWDkv98bMAAUZgy-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GWDkv98bMAAUZgy-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GWDkv98bMAAUZgy-jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GWDkv98bMAAUZgy-jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GWDkv98bMAAUZgy-jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GWDkv98bMAAUZgy-jpg-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Donglin Beach on Little Kinmen sits next to Xishanhu Park \u7fd2\u5c71\u6e56\u516c\u5712. The park has a splash fountain, showers, zip lines, slides, and more. Kinmen may be known as a militarized island but it has some great beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shuang Kou Beach \u96d9\u53e3\u6d77\u908a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4a11b5fa-4c20-4f86-8886-d2e390b3b6ae-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4a11b5fa-4c20-4f86-8886-d2e390b3b6ae-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4a11b5fa-4c20-4f86-8886-d2e390b3b6ae-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4a11b5fa-4c20-4f86-8886-d2e390b3b6ae-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4a11b5fa-4c20-4f86-8886-d2e390b3b6ae-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4a11b5fa-4c20-4f86-8886-d2e390b3b6ae-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shuangkou Beach on the north side of Little Kinmen is the best place to see views of Xiamen, China across the water. Here there are binoculars that you can use to see the scenery. You can also enjoy the leftover military obstacles along the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daoying Tower \u5012\u5f71\u5854<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c0232740-26d4-4f13-a48f-feba761a14dc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c0232740-26d4-4f13-a48f-feba761a14dc.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c0232740-26d4-4f13-a48f-feba761a14dc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c0232740-26d4-4f13-a48f-feba761a14dc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c0232740-26d4-4f13-a48f-feba761a14dc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c0232740-26d4-4f13-a48f-feba761a14dc-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Daoying Tower, located on top of Mount Taiwu, is a pagoda-style tower dating back to the late Song Dynasty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmnp.gov.tw\/News_Content.aspx?n=16523&amp;sms=13150&amp;s=272331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1200s AD<\/a>). Its purpose was to serve as a guiding marker for sailors at night, as the light from the tower helped them navigate the sea. At that time, sea water entered from Jinsha Harbor, passed by Doumen Village, and reached the foot of Taiwu Mountain. In the summer of 1937, Lin Naibin wrote in the <em>Inscription of the Reconstruction of Daoying Tower<\/em>: &#8220;The tower stands at the peak of the mountain, and its reflection reaches the sea. Some say that the tower\u2019s shadow faces the sunrise, which is why it is called &#8216;Daoying&#8217; (Reflection).&#8221; When the tower was first built in the late Song Dynasty, its reflection could be seen in the sea, but by the Ming Dynasty, the sea had receded significantly, making the tower&#8217;s reflection appear more mystical and remarkable. It is built similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=4973&amp;action=edit#placeholder\">Wentai Tower \u6587\u53f0\u5bf6\u5854<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=4973&amp;action=edit#placeholder\">Maoshan Tower \u8305\u5c71\u5854<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shaxi Fort \u6c99\u6eaa\u5821<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3e09dc78-ac38-47dd-8820-2599c2bc3d55-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3e09dc78-ac38-47dd-8820-2599c2bc3d55-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3e09dc78-ac38-47dd-8820-2599c2bc3d55-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3e09dc78-ac38-47dd-8820-2599c2bc3d55-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3e09dc78-ac38-47dd-8820-2599c2bc3d55-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3e09dc78-ac38-47dd-8820-2599c2bc3d55-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaxi Fort (\u6c99\u6eaa\u5821) was built in <a href=\"https:\/\/lieyu.kinmen.gov.tw\/travel\/cp.aspx?n=1B709F39D72985AB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1971<\/a> and during its military use it included high-powered searchlights, 40mm anti-aircraft guns, 50 machine guns, trench systems for combat personnel, and foxholes. Additionally, the Shaxi Tunnel was constructed, which includes seven branches and five forts. The total length of the tunnel is 224.8 meters, with the main tunnel measuring 139.7 meters. The site also features bunkers, a Zhongshan Room, and an ammunition storage building. The top of the fort also provides great views of Dandan Island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaoximen Model Restroom Historical Site \u5c0f\u897f\u9580\u6a21\u7bc4\u5ec1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1654\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12313afa-ae02-4cec-9175-1b4167c491ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12313afa-ae02-4cec-9175-1b4167c491ba.jpg 1654w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12313afa-ae02-4cec-9175-1b4167c491ba-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12313afa-ae02-4cec-9175-1b4167c491ba-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12313afa-ae02-4cec-9175-1b4167c491ba-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12313afa-ae02-4cec-9175-1b4167c491ba-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1654px) 100vw, 1654px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Xiaoximen (Little West Gate) Model Toilet was the first public toilet built in Kinmen. i located in the Xiaoximen community of Jincheng Township, Kinmen, was built by local resident Wu Chaoping in <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E5%B0%8F%E8%A5%BF%E9%96%80%E6%A8%A1%E7%AF%84%E5%BB%81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1917<\/a>. The toilet, consisting of 22 stalls (with two reserved for his family), was praised by the villagers and became known as the &#8220;model toilet.&#8221; The toilet&#8217;s design and construction earned it the reputation of a model for hygiene and community facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yangzhai Old Street \u967d\u7fdf\u8001\u8857<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bf1483d2-0f95-453c-9d2e-c891c10f95b3-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bf1483d2-0f95-453c-9d2e-c891c10f95b3-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bf1483d2-0f95-453c-9d2e-c891c10f95b3-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bf1483d2-0f95-453c-9d2e-c891c10f95b3-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bf1483d2-0f95-453c-9d2e-c891c10f95b3-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bf1483d2-0f95-453c-9d2e-c891c10f95b3-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yangdi Old Street, located in Jinsha Township, was once a military stronghold where the Jin Dong Division was stationed and also a popular entertainment hub for soldiers. In its heyday, the bustling commercial street featured a cinema, billiard halls, bathhouses, and barbershops. However, as the military withdrew, Yangdi Old Street gradually declined. <br>The street later gained renewed attention when it served as a filming location for the movie <em>Paradise in Service<\/em>, which recreated historical scenes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/1462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">196<\/a>0s in Kinmen. <br>After filming concluded, the Kinmen County Government preserved the set, integrating it into the community and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Many unique shops have since opened in the Yangdi area, allowing visitors to experience a journey through time and explore the historical landscape of Kinmen. This revitalization has helped create a thriving business district, stimulating the local community, youth innovation, and tourism. The area has become a popular destination for tourists and a hotspot for young Instagrammers to take photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jindong Cinema \u91d1\u6771\u96fb\u5f71\u9662<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/846c1169-5505-4bba-9187-aabed5049258-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/846c1169-5505-4bba-9187-aabed5049258-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/846c1169-5505-4bba-9187-aabed5049258-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/846c1169-5505-4bba-9187-aabed5049258-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/846c1169-5505-4bba-9187-aabed5049258-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/846c1169-5505-4bba-9187-aabed5049258-jpg-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jin Dong Cinema, built in <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/1462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1950<\/a> by Taipei City Council Speaker Zhang Xiangchuan to provide leisure and entertainment for soldiers, was a key part of this vibrant scene. The cinema was always packed, and the surrounding area, including barbershops, billiard halls, and bathhouses, flourished as a result. After several decades, the Jin Dong Cinema has been renovated but still retains its 1950s atmosphere, preserving vivid memories of its past glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shanhou Folk Culture Village \u91d1\u9580\u5c71\u540e\u6c11\u4fd7\u6587\u5316\u6751<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2bb80129-9694-4954-9232-a420838df6ff-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2bb80129-9694-4954-9232-a420838df6ff-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2bb80129-9694-4954-9232-a420838df6ff-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2bb80129-9694-4954-9232-a420838df6ff-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2bb80129-9694-4954-9232-a420838df6ff-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2bb80129-9694-4954-9232-a420838df6ff-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kinmen Folk Culture Village, located in San Shan Village, Jinsha Township, Kinmen County, is a historic architectural complex and one of Taiwan&#8217;s top 100 historical buildings, and is one of the best examples of traditional Min architecture in the world. The buildings were originally constructed by the Wang family clan members, with the earliest construction beginning in <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E9%87%91%E9%96%80%E6%B0%91%E4%BF%97%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96%E6%9D%91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1876<\/a> during the Qing Dynasty. After the Battle of Guningtou, the area experienced significant population decline, leading to the buildings being abandoned. In 1980, the Kinmen Administrative Council planned to restore the site as the Kinmen Folk Culture Village, and it was incorporated into the Kinmen National Park in 1995. The site also includes seven exhibition halls, covering topics such as cultural relics, etiquette, celebrations, leisure, martial arts, production, and ancient official residences. It is managed by the Kinmen National Park Administration and the Shan Hou Folk Culture Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shishan (Mt. Lion) Howitzer Fort \u7345\u5c71\u7832\u9663\u5730<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fd0cf8b0-ae84-4f4b-a8e2-c3f185ffdb38-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fd0cf8b0-ae84-4f4b-a8e2-c3f185ffdb38-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fd0cf8b0-ae84-4f4b-a8e2-c3f185ffdb38-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fd0cf8b0-ae84-4f4b-a8e2-c3f185ffdb38-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fd0cf8b0-ae84-4f4b-a8e2-c3f185ffdb38-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fd0cf8b0-ae84-4f4b-a8e2-c3f185ffdb38-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shishan Artillery Position is located near the Shanhou Folk Culture Village. It is the only tunnel-based howitzer position in the country, also known as the Zhendong Tunnel, which litterly means &#8220;Shaking the East of Kinmen.&#8221; During the <a href=\"https:\/\/jinsahotel.com.tw\/travel\/ins.php?index_id=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1958<\/a> Artillery Battle on August 23rd, the tunnel housed 8-inch howitzers that played a crucial role in the conflict.<br>Carved into granite, the tunnel spans 508 meters in length.<br>Today, the Shishan Artillery Position preserves one 8-inch howitzer for visitors to admire, offering a glimpse of this powerful weapon that played a decisive role in the 1958 Artillery Battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shamei Old Street \u6c99\u7f8e\u8001\u8857<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/f95ccdd0-b768-41fa-8338-d14068f7c445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/f95ccdd0-b768-41fa-8338-d14068f7c445.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/f95ccdd0-b768-41fa-8338-d14068f7c445-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/f95ccdd0-b768-41fa-8338-d14068f7c445-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/f95ccdd0-b768-41fa-8338-d14068f7c445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/f95ccdd0-b768-41fa-8338-d14068f7c445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shamei Old Street is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/kinmen.travel\/zh-tw\/travel\/attraction\/1450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">oldest commercial streets<\/a> in Kinmen, formerly known as Bagua Street. Once the busiest area on the island, it was a hub for military personnel to buy supplies and watch movies. Today, visitors can still taste traditional snacks and experience the area&#8217;s historic charm. The area has preserved much of its authentic traditional appearance, with many places unchanged for decades, offering a nostalgic experience of old Kinmen. The street features many historical buildings, many of which have been abandoned, along with old signage, weathered storefronts, and many food vendors offering traditional treats like baked flatbread and dumplings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FuguoDun Sea Terrace \u5fa9\u570b\u58a9\u6d77\u53f0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a2501f08-f852-4d5b-ad6c-ed2208988125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a2501f08-f852-4d5b-ad6c-ed2208988125.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a2501f08-f852-4d5b-ad6c-ed2208988125-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a2501f08-f852-4d5b-ad6c-ed2208988125-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a2501f08-f852-4d5b-ad6c-ed2208988125-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a2501f08-f852-4d5b-ad6c-ed2208988125-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuguodun (originally called Oke Dun) settlement in Xihu Village, Jinhua Township, is a popular seaside destination known for its seafood and ocean views. Here there was also an <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E5%BE%A9%E5%9C%8B%E5%A2%A9%E9%81%BA%E5%9D%80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">archaeological site<\/a> discovered dating to the Late Paleolithic period. The inhabitants of the site lived by fishing and used flaked stone tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peten Island \u5317\u7887\u5cf6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9ba41765-f46f-4869-b29f-116ee82416cd-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9ba41765-f46f-4869-b29f-116ee82416cd-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9ba41765-f46f-4869-b29f-116ee82416cd-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9ba41765-f46f-4869-b29f-116ee82416cd-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9ba41765-f46f-4869-b29f-116ee82416cd-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9ba41765-f46f-4869-b29f-116ee82416cd-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Fuguo Dun seaside park, you can see a view of Peten Island \u5317\u7887\u5cf6, which sits off the east coast of Kinmen and is controlled by the ROC army. Tourists are not permitted to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fort 82 (Liaoluo Bay Fort) \u6599\u7f85\u7063\u9f8d\u5821\u4e09\u71df\u5340(82\u64da\u9ede)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6bd999af-748b-4696-a37f-f1bc2e2b6df6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6bd999af-748b-4696-a37f-f1bc2e2b6df6.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6bd999af-748b-4696-a37f-f1bc2e2b6df6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6bd999af-748b-4696-a37f-f1bc2e2b6df6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6bd999af-748b-4696-a37f-f1bc2e2b6df6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6bd999af-748b-4696-a37f-f1bc2e2b6df6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort 82 is a former seaside fort on Liaoluo Bay that has now been converted into a museum. It used to house special aquatic forces (similar to NAVY SEALs), and a row of their speedboats is still on display in front of the fort. There is also a nice sandy beach here and free showers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xibian Beach \u6eaa\u908a\u6d77\u6c34\u6d74\u5834<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fcf59fa7-1878-4643-87d5-6420994b88c7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fcf59fa7-1878-4643-87d5-6420994b88c7.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fcf59fa7-1878-4643-87d5-6420994b88c7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fcf59fa7-1878-4643-87d5-6420994b88c7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fcf59fa7-1878-4643-87d5-6420994b88c7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fcf59fa7-1878-4643-87d5-6420994b88c7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Xibian Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the east coast of Kinmen. The beach is open for swimming and includes a SUP Auqatic center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dadan Island \u5927\u81bd\u5cf6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/90fc0bff-0304-44c5-9315-531a62d75806-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/90fc0bff-0304-44c5-9315-531a62d75806-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/90fc0bff-0304-44c5-9315-531a62d75806-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/90fc0bff-0304-44c5-9315-531a62d75806-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/90fc0bff-0304-44c5-9315-531a62d75806-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/90fc0bff-0304-44c5-9315-531a62d75806-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see Dadan Island from Little Kinmen, a small rocky island near Kinmen held by Taiwan. Tours are available on this island, but only for Taiwanese nationals. You can also see part of Erdan Island which is another small island held by the ROC on the left side behind Dadan Island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menghu Island \u731b\u864e\u5dbc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/030bcda8-99d5-4e06-af81-094a3e7ee429-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/030bcda8-99d5-4e06-af81-094a3e7ee429-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/030bcda8-99d5-4e06-af81-094a3e7ee429-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/030bcda8-99d5-4e06-af81-094a3e7ee429-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/030bcda8-99d5-4e06-af81-094a3e7ee429-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/030bcda8-99d5-4e06-af81-094a3e7ee429-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Menghu Island \u731b\u864e\u5dbc is a small rocky island near Kinmen held by Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binlang Islet \u6ab3\u6994\u5dbc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7064675c-bfa4-48ef-9628-d4714e6de639-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7064675c-bfa4-48ef-9628-d4714e6de639-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7064675c-bfa4-48ef-9628-d4714e6de639-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7064675c-bfa4-48ef-9628-d4714e6de639-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7064675c-bfa4-48ef-9628-d4714e6de639-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7064675c-bfa4-48ef-9628-d4714e6de639-jpg-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Binlang Islet is a small rocky islet in Taiwan&#8217;s protected waters around Kinmen, with Xiamen in the Background. In the past, a swimming competition was held from the shore of Lesser Kinmen to that of Xiamen Island with Binlang Iselt as the midpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Places We Missed \u6211\u5011\u932f\u904e\u7684\u5730\u65b9:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kinmenthingstodo-jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kinmenthingstodo-jpeg.webp 725w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kinmenthingstodo-jpeg-204x300.webp 204w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kinmenthingstodo-jpeg-696x1024.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732303&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8019-fishing-experience-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D636b8e9085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fishing Experience<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732303&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F57746-clam-picking-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D61e6d90cfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clamming Experience<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732303&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F57870-cheongsam-hanfu-experience-rental-kinmen%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dd37c69bacd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traditional Chinese Costume Experience<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/101753?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Gun Shooting Experience<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/122566?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Night Otter Spotting<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/116072-kinmen-sup-adventure-sunrise-fortress-and-secluded-beach-taiwan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUPing \/ Paddle Boarding<\/a><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/101760?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intertidal Eco Tour<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129746?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handmade Metalworking DIY<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>And hundreds of other historical buildings!<\/strong> The great thing about not seeing everything is that it gives me an excuse to go back someday!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4973_6b7ebb-63\">For more of Taiwan&#8217;s outer Islands, you can check out our full guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xiaoliuqiu here,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/guide-to-penghu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penghu here<\/a>, <a 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