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Illustrative National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) sits in Ba-Dou-Zi, Keelung, a popular indoor family attraction in the north. The museum includes a Children's Hall, Deep Sea Hall, Marine Science Hall, and Marine Theater, with a wide range of marine ecology, science interactives, and exploration experiences. Signature features include a mini double-decker bus, an RB-02 rescue boat boarding experience, and a large spiral slide, suitable for visitors from infants to seniors. General admission is NT$200; children under 6 enter free, and kids under 12 with ID also enter free of charge. Plan for a half-day to a full day to explore.
Illustrative At Section 2, Huhai Road, Waimushan in Anle District, Meow Meow Café pairs sea views with a cat theme in a pet-friendly setting. The café is home to several American Shorthair cats, and leashed or on-chair pet companions are welcome to visit, letting cat lovers interact and snap photos. Beyond feline company, the menu features coffee, waffles and garlic thick toast, with outdoor seating overlooking Dawulun coastline. Open from 2 p.m., it is a relaxing weekend-afternoon pick for pets, coffee and sea breeze.
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Illustrative →Andong Tunnel
Andong Tunnel in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, is an underground military bunker about 600 meters long with a steep 450-step descent, built during the Cold War in the 1970s. After being decommissioned in 2002, it was opened to the public by the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. Inside, visitors can see the original barracks living facilities, observation ports, and sleeping quarters, experiencing battlefield engineering and historical atmosphere. The site is also a natural viewpoint for watching seabirds such as terns, suitable for families and adventurous travelers.
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Illustrative →War and Peace Memorial Museum
The War and Peace Memorial Park, located on Dawo Mountain in Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, is Taiwan's first war-themed park focused on military installations and weaponry. The indoor exhibits display physical weapons, uniforms, propaganda materials, and daily items from the military-control period, presenting Matsu's transformation from fishing village to battlefield across four themes: 'Pillow, Spear, Await, Dawn'. Outdoors, heavy weapons such as anti-aircraft guns and tanks are on display, and visitors can walk to the Dadan stronghold point and the Luobang Mountain nature trail, overlooking Beigan Airport and coastal scenery. Free admission, suitable for families and military enthusiasts.
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Illustrative →Dongyin Yixiantian
Dongyin One-Line Sky (Yixiantian) in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, is one of the northernmost natural landmarks of Matsu. Once a restricted military zone, the site is now fully open. Visitors can freely descend the stairs to the junction of the sea-eroded gorge and wartime trench, admiring the heaven-splitting rock fissure and the thunderous waves crashing against the shore. Admission is free, no reservation required, suitable for families, escaping the heat, and travelers keen to explore natural landforms.
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Illustrative →Dongyin Lighthouse
Dongyin Lighthouse, perched on the hillside of Shiwei Mountain at the eastern tip of Dongyin Island, Lienchiang County, is a white European-style lighthouse designed by a British engineer, also known as Dongyong Lighthouse or 'Dongyin Villa'. Built in the late Qing dynasty, it is over a century old and is the northernmost Grade III historic site in the Taiwan-Fujian region. Inside, a spiral staircase ascends the tower; the surrounding area features sea-eroded channels, One-Line Sky rock walls, and military relics. The coastal trail offers magnificent sea views and sunrise vistas, and the site is a popular spot for photographing starry skies and the Milky Way. Free of charge, suitable for families, escaping the heat, and nature-culture exploration trips.
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Illustrative →Dongju Lighthouse
Dongju Lighthouse (also called Dongquan Lighthouse or the White Lighthouse), perched atop Dongju Island in Lienchiang County, is Taiwan's first lighthouse built of granite. Constructed in 1872 during the Qing dynasty following the Treaty of Nanking, it was later listed as a Grade II historic site in 1988. The combined elevation of tower and mountain provides an outstanding observation deck overlooking Fuzheng Village and Fuzheng Beach, especially beautiful at dusk when Dongju's finest sunset unfolds. During the blue-tear season from April to September, the sea glows fluorescent blue, adding a romantic atmosphere for photographers and family travelers. The lighthouse is open to the public free of charge, ideal for family outings, escaping the heat, or seeking a tranquil blend of nature and history.
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Illustrative →Zhengedaidan Memorial Park
Zhenge Daidan Memorial Park sits on a highland along the coastal avenue in Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, and is Matsu's most iconic symbol of wartime spirit. The park features the four-character 'Zhenge Daidan' (Sleep on Weapons, Await the Dawn) stele and a bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek, with a spacious observation deck overlooking Fuao Port, Magang Port, Tieban Bay, and the surrounding coastline. The park provides parking, restrooms, and a scenic restaurant, plus specialty shops selling souvenirs such as wine-lees popsicles. Suitable for families, free admission, and ideal for escaping the heat, it is a must-visit photography and rest stop on Nangan.
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