By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Situated in the northwest of Taiwan, the Matsu Archipelago is often perceived by most people as the frontline of coastal defense closest to the mainland. However, Matsu is actually an island rich in breathtaking natural landscapes. Although each small island can be explored in just a few hours, what it holds is an endless array of wonders.
Sunrise in Matsu (Image source / Matsu National Scenic Area)
Beihai Tunnel
In 1968, as part of strategic needs, the “Beihai Project” commenced, resulting in the excavation of numerous “underground docks” across the Matsu region, specifically designed for the berthing of guerrilla boats. Nowadays, after being decommissioned by the military, these sites have become a unique “wartime landscape” of Matsu.
Colorful light reflecting inside the tunnel (Image source / Matsu National Scenic Area)
An underground tunnel capable of accommodating over a hundred landing crafts (Image source / Matsu National Scenic Area)
Indian Head Rock
Located directly above the Dahan Outpost, there is a rock formation on the coastal slope that resembles the profile of an Indigenous person’s head—some say it looks like Black Kong or a gorilla’s head.
Some compare the entire slope to a lying crocodile (Image source / Matsu National Scenic Area)
This cape slope has been eroded by sea waves and wind over the years, forming a remarkably vivid shape (Image source / Matsu National Scenic Area)
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