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![[Illustrative] National Museum of Marine Science & Technology](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-d380f22dd8ba/hero.webp)
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] Meow Meow Coffee](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-5d091ea676c0/hero.webp)
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] Qiazi Village](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-0c686b61e61f/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qiazi Village
Qiaozi Village, on the southeastern side of Beigan Island, Matsu, sits near Baisha Port and is built against the hillside facing the sea. The settlement is known for its granite stone houses, narrow alleys, and cascading village profile, preserving Eastern Fujian architectural character and traditional stone walls. Although few residents remain, the village preserves eight temples, creating the curious sight of 'more temples than people'. Strolling along the stone-paved lanes, visitors can gaze out at Baisha Port, admire the sunset-reflecting coastline, and experience the island lifestyle of early Matsu residents. Nearby guesthouses and snack stalls offer local cuisine and comfortable lodging, suitable for families, escaping the heat, and free visits.
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![[Illustrative] Jinsha Village](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-309e3c45b37b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jinsha Village
Jinsha Village on the southwest corner of Nangan Island, Lienchiang County, Matsu, preserves century-old Eastern Fujian stone houses and granite traditional dwellings. Winding alleys and a golden-sand coastline form a distinctive island landscape. Once an important fishing port, the village has been transformed into guesthouses, cafes, and specialty shops, attracting visitors who come to photograph, stroll, and enjoy sunsets. Each evening the sun reflects off the sea, weaving the golden beach and stone houses into a stunning backyard-garden scenery, and the village is also a popular spot for viewing blue tears and star sand. Visitors can experience traditional Matsu fishing-village life and natural beauty, while sampling local seafood and snacks.
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![[Illustrative] Qinbi Village](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-0e541ec055ca/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qinbi Village
Qinbi Village on the northern hillside of Beigan Island, Matsu, is the best-preserved Eastern-Fujian-style stone-house settlement on the island. With its stacked granite architecture, staircase-like terrain, and blue bay reflecting each other, it is often called the 'Matsu Mediterranean' or 'Taiwan's Little Greece'. The village preserves traces of fishing-village life, blended with cafes, specialty shops, and cultural exhibitions, offering visitors a multi-faceted experience of strolling through stone-house alleys, enjoying day-and-night views, and sampling local cuisine and guesthouse stays.
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![[Illustrative] Blue Tears Eco Museum](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-294f165e49e6/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Blue Tears Eco Museum
Blue Tears Ecological Museum in Siwei Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, is an interactive small museum themed around Matsu's natural wonder of 'blue tears'. Combining immersive projection, 4D film, virtual reality, and physical specimens, the museum lets visitors learn about the formation mechanism, seasonal variations, and conservation of blue tears during daytime hours, and experience a simulated blue-glow sea surface in a darkroom. Advance reservation is required, and the guides offer family-friendly explanations suitable for visitors with children aged 3 and up. Open year-round with discounted tickets, it lets visitors experience the magic of blue tears up close regardless of season.
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![[Illustrative] Luobang Mountain Nature Trail](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-7e0d04b6ca46/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Luobang Mountain Nature Trail
Luobang Mountain Nature Trail, in Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, is a coastal trail about 700 meters long that runs along cliffs and ridgelines with sea on three sides. The open sightlines take in Beigan's smaller islands and Matsu's highest peak. The trailhead is at Stronghold 12 of the War and Peace Memorial Park; the route is gentle with multiple observation decks, well-suited for families and casual hikers. The full walk takes about 40-60 minutes, passing granite walls, rockfall-warning signs, and seasonal wild lilies. Some short steep sections use ropes, but overall difficulty is low, and the trail is free to access.
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![[Illustrative] Tiebao (Iron Fort)](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-91562cdcc104/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tiebao (Iron Fort)
Tiebao (Iron Fort) sits on an independent reef off Renai Village, Nangan, Matsu, a two-story tunnel-style bunker (Stronghold 51) that was once a Cold War-era coastal defense stronghold. The exterior is painted in camouflage, while the interior preserves military features such as machine-gun ports, gun emplacements, and living quarters. Visitors can move through the underground passages and climb to the observation deck to overlook the wide seascape and nearby Renai Beach. Admission is free; the site suits travelers interested in military history and coastal scenery for photography and feeling the wartime atmosphere, and it is also an excellent spot for viewing blue tears and sunsets.
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