Matsu, a Cold War Battlefield Cultural Landscape in Taiwan

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ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Matsu, located at the northern end of the Taiwan Strait, became a frontline outpost of the free world against communist forces during the Cold War and has preserved a complete military landscape.

Local Delicacies

Old Wine
Old Wine Noodles
Red Grain
Ji Guang Bing
Fish Noodles

Local Customs, Traditions, and Must-See Events

The Annual Matsu Ascension Festival
Matsu Baiming Carnival
Tower Burning Festival
Coming-of-Age Ritual on the Matsu Islands

Places

Dongquan Lighthouse

Yixiantian Cliff, Dongyin

Dongyong Lighthouse

War and Peace Memorial Park Exhibition Center (Stronghold 12)

Qinbi Village

Stronghold 26

Jinsha Settlement

Beihai Tunnel

Iron Fort (Tiebao)

Shengli (Victory) Fort, Nangan