2025 Matsu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

The Matsu Islands are located in the north of the Taiwan Strait, facing the mouth of the Minjiang River, the mouth of the Lianjiang River and the Luoyuan Bay. It mainly consists of Nangan Island, Beigan Island, Gaodeng Island, Liang Island, Dongju Island, Xiju Island, Dongyin Island, Xiyin Island and some nearby small islands, totaling 36 islands! Most tourists go to Nangan and Beigan for travel. Matsu has unique battlefield landscapes, geological landscapes, and eastern Fujian characteristics. There is also a special wonder, blue tears, on the island. Each island has different characteristics and scenery!

🪖 Iron Castle § Matsu Nangan Attractions A beautiful bunker independent from the sea, Endless sea view, A visit to the battlefield atmosphere of the past. ⏰Opening hours: 08:00～17:00 daily #马素 #马素 recommended #马素南gan #铁castle

It has the reputation of "Matsu Mediterranean"! A stone mountain city nestled between mountains and facing the sea, Quiet environment and slow pace, Enjoy the beautiful scenery and eat delicious food in your free time - super chill. Shunyou - Matsu Broadcasting Station - Overlooking Qinbi #马素 #马素 recommendation #北干 #Qinbi Settlement

#台湾地方游 One of the most famous attractions in Nangan is the huge Mazu. The Mazu Cultural Park is in Magang, which is also the starting and ending point for many buses. Tajima Port is not a place where tourists usually take boats to other Matsu islands. Most people who come here come to visit the huge statue of Mazu or pay homage to the Tianhou Temple. You can see the Tianhou Temple as soon as you get off the bus in Magang. At the beach area near the sea in Tianhou Temple, you can see the exhibits of Matsu Art Island, which look like big whales tied with wire. The huge Mazu statue can be reached from the prayer tunnel or the outdoor stairs. The outdoor stairs are very steep, but after climbing them with reverence and seeing the statue of Mazu, a sense of awe as a pilgrim arises spontaneously. After seeing the Mazu statue, you can overlook the beautiful sea view from the commanding heights, and you can also see many painted horses tied to the railings for praying. Go down the stairs on the right hand side facing the sea, and you can see the entrance to the prayer tunnel. Its design is based on the custom of worshipping Mazu by crawling under the sedan chair during the procession, so there is a sedan chair at the entrance. Generally, tour guides will lead tour groups through the prayer tunnel to the Mazu statue, so they don't have to climb very steep and tiring stairs, but it also reduces the sense of shock. You can choose the way that suits you to visit. #localtravel #goodplaceforfamily #familytravel

#Local Tour If you go to Nangan, Matsu, and want to digest your breakfast at the Lion Market early in the morning, I would recommend you to walk to the nearby Baimawang Park. You can see the vast and peaceful harbor and the shocking waves all the way to the end. Rocks. Many boats can be seen, but they have all been towed ashore as a typhoon prevention measure to prevent the boats from capsizing when Typhoon Kochi hit a while ago. #TaiwanLocalTravel #GoodFamilyDestinations #familytravel

Around 1980, Yuanshan Zoo donated five Formosan sika deer to the Lienchiang County Government. After careful breeding, they were released into the wild on Daqiu Island. Over 40 years later, the deer have adapted and reproduced. You can see the deer on the road🦌 #sikadeer #Daqiu Island #Matsu #Taiwanese sika deer #Taiwan local tour Location: Daegu Travel time: September Boat ticket: Beigan Qiaozi Pier - Daqiu 🚢 round trip $300/person The flight time is about five minutes

Departing from Keelung Port in Taiwan, we took the Taiwan-Malaysia ferry which departed at 12:00 midnight and arrived at Dongyin Island, the northernmost island in the Taiwan Strait, at 8:00 in the morning. The island is filled with many past military facilities, and the natural and pristine scenery is even more stunning. The most famous one is the Dongyin Lighthouse. As a photography enthusiast, I spent many shutter clicks there. It is worth another visit. #Dongyin Island Lighthouse #Dongyin Island

The Matsu Thornbird Cafe is very famous in Matsu because it has a tunnel in the basement, which was renovated from a former tunnel. The cafe is very cozy, but the whole place is very unique.

There are many special roads in Matsu, each of which is slanted and steep. You can go to Qinbi Village to see Turtle Island and have afternoon tea. There are many beautiful B&Bs where you can stay and the food is delicious. #马祖

Traffic tips: 1. Direct flight from Taipei Songshan to Beigan Airport 2. After arriving at Nangan, take a speedboat - there is one boat every hour and it takes about 20 minutes to arrive. When you come to Beigan, everyone knows that Qinbi, known as the "Mediterranean Sea of ​​Matsu" The granite houses are built on the mountain with their backs to the mountain and facing the sea... they have completely preserved the eastern Fujian style architecture... Every household in the settlement...has stairs connecting them... Qinbi has a different feeling during the day and at night... Like Wuzhen, Zhejiang, it is also a place worth staying for one night Falling asleep to the sound of the waves at night ~ very special 😍 Strolling in the quiet settlement in the early morning ~ great for taking photos🤣 #Qinbi Village #Beigan #Matsu #Good Place to Check In #familytravel

Transportation guide: Taipei Songshan Airport to Matsu Beigan Airport Must-visit attractions: Qinbi, Blue Tears Recommended hotel: Longfu Villa Must-eat food: Longfu gout meal, old wine noodles, Jiguang cake Shopping guide: Matsu old wine, Matsu sorghum #island holiday

Daqiu is the only uninhabited island in Matsu that can be visited. It is located on a small island north of Beigan Island. In the early days, there were still hundreds of garrisons and residents on Daqiu Island. Only a few old houses covered with ivy remain on the island, telling traces of the past. In recent years, with the renovation of the trail around the island and the successful restoration of sika deer, Daqiu has been transformed into a "sika deer paradise". If you go to the island early in the morning, you will have a good chance of seeing the beautiful figures of sika deer. To go to Daegu, in addition to the county government's regular flights during the summer, you need to charter a boat. When we arrived at Daqiu Island by boat from Nangan, The captain will arrange with everyone to sail in 2 hours. Please be sure to return to the pier to gather and board the ship~ In addition to the original access road, an ecological trail was later built on Daqiu Island. There is a section of the ecological trail under the shade of trees, which makes it easy to walk~~~ The main purpose of our visit to Daegu Island is to see the sika deer!!!!!!!!!! The biggest surprise was the high visibility of the sika deer!!! The sika deer on Daegu Island have gentle and kind eyes. Not afraid of people at all~ Other tourists on the boat bought food that the sika deer loved from Nangan and brought it to feed them~~ Because sika deer are also afraid of heat, On the cool ecological trail, you can often see sika deer enjoying the cool air in the woods and watching the sea. The sun shines through the branches onto the deer. I almost thought I had entered a fairy tale world. The picture is so beautiful that I can't forget it until the end of the trip~ Note: 1. From June to September every year, the Lienchiang County Government arranges boat trips to Daqiu Island, where you can also enjoy the coast, settlements and seagulls of Beigan from the sea. 2. The Daqiu Ecological Trail is about 1-2 hours long. The weather is hot in summer, so please prepare tea and sunscreen. 3. The sika deer on the island are wild, and most of them will stay cool in the woods (sika deer are also afraid of heat!), so please be careful and quietly look for deer in the woods! 4. There are public toilets on Daegu Island, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to find a toilet during your two-hour stay on the island. 5. Herbal tea is sold on the island. It is made by boiling local herbs. I think it is very special. You can try it. #MatsuTourism#MatsuFamilyTour#MatsuAttractions#Daqiu Island #Good place for parents and children# Good place for outlying islands#Where to go in summer

From Nanxun to Twilight, I will turn to the ferry and jump to the island to play Mazu. Yuanshan saw the road that he had walked under his feet, and he became familiar and lovely all around. Perfect sea sunrise and sunset is not extravagant here, obsessed with the scenery at this moment, forget the time is good Mazu is located in the north of the Taiwan Strait, facing the Minjiang Estuary, Lianjiangkou and Luoyuan Bay is only one water away from mainland China. It is less than ten kilometers recently. After the small three links, Mazubei went to Fujians Huangqi, and the boat trip took only 25 minutes.

🌿 "I thought I was capturing village scenery, but unexpectedly, I photographed a true 'local resident.'" Visiting Qinbi Village, I initially aimed to capture its most enchanting aspects: the old stone houses, the azure coastline, and the tranquil charm of time. Yet, my lens caught an unexpected guest—a little frog 🐸 squatting calmly in a crack in the wall, looking utterly composed. It seemed to say, "I was here first." At that moment, I suddenly realized that some sights are small miracles you can only discover by slowing down. When visiting the Qinbi settlement in Beigan, Matsu, make sure to climb up to the halfway point of the mountain to reach the 🔖 Qinbi Jing Tianhou Temple. There, you might spot the adorable little frog 🐸 (It is also worshipped as the Iron-armored General in the temple!).

I am from Taiwan and hope to meet you anywhere in the world. I am a person who loves traveling. Life does not begin until the age of 60. I have been to many countries, but I love Taiwan the most. Perhaps many people do not know it, so let me introduce it to you. There is a small island in Taiwan called Matsu, which has clean beaches, beautiful sunsets, and quiet alleys. Every resident is kind and cheerful. I have been here several times. I like to stroll on this island. Every corner of the island is full of tranquility and leisure. You can go to Qinbi to watch the sunset, Daqiu to see the sika deer, and go to the sea to see the blue tears at night. You can also eat old wine noodles, salty cakes, and the unique fish balls here. Every dish and every restaurant is delicious because these dishes are their daily dishes. Photos cannot express its beauty. I hope everyone will go for a walk when they are free! 📍Address: Nangan Township, Lianjiang County, Beigan Township, Lianjiang County 【Must-see attractions】 1. Attraction name: Off the coast of Beigan Township, take a boat to Qiaozigang Port, the boat ticket is NT$400, starting at 7:00 and leaving every hour, the last boat leaves at 9:00 2. Scenic spot name: Beigan Qinbi, no business hours, watch the sunset 3. Attraction name: Jiashi Coffee B&B, business hours 8:00-20:00, 280 yuan per person 4. Attraction name: Daqiu Island round trip ticket: full ticket 350 yuan, discount ticket 175 【Must-eat food】 Jiguang pancake, golden sweet potato dumplings, worm cake, fish noodles, old wine noodles, mussels

An island with no people but only deer! There are more than 200 deer on DaQiu Island, part of Matsu islands. Explore an abandoned village as you get off the boat, meander through old homes as you hear the waves crash upon the rocks below 🌊 There is no place like this in the world! Feed the deer with mulberry leaves, take photos and watch them just chill out watching the world go by. You can easily spend two hours here, walking around the island, hiking and taking in the spectacular views. A must visit for sure! #Matsu

A quiet place that you will fall in love with once you come here ❤️ The lighthouse is located at the end of the road and requires an uphill staircase trail. You can reach the lighthouse entrance by passing through "Leigushi" and "Taibai Tiansheng". When the weather is clear, you can reach the Mediterranean Sea in a second! It is strongly recommended not to schedule your trip too tightly. It is suitable for slow travel to fully appreciate this beautiful scenery💕

Matsu (Tsun Wan) 📍 Shop G03, G/F, Hai Noi Shopping Centre, 100 Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan Preparing for dinner with friends at the Sea Love Mall, passing by saw the blue with gold sign, showing the noble decoration. It turns out that it focuses on Hong Kong's first medicinal Taiwanese hot pot🍲 "Matsu", one price can eat beef and pork in the plan, there are more than 30 kinds of hot pot ingredients, plus all-you-can-drink drinks, back to the original position more all-you-can-eat M-shaped ice cream🍦. The restaurant has cafeteria seats, with spacious spaces between tables. First, each person chooses a soup, which is clean and hygienic. A variety of herbal hot pot soups are available, such as spicy, sand tea soup, flower-diao clear chicken soup, and coriander soup. We chose PLAN B, including Prime grade beef shoulder meat rich beef flavor, shoulder meat is more exercise part, thicker muscle fibers, but Prime grade fat penetration evenly, giving the meat more rich beef aroma, than lean parts such as tenderloin flavor more full. Prime grade fats effectively retain moisture and are not dry even when fully cooked. Served with sukiyaki soup, the flavor is rich after absorbing the soup juice. It also includes hormone-free pork slices, natural meat flavor, quality fat, slow-raised pork fat layer may be more delicate, moderate melting point, cooked with a faint sweetness, similar to grain-fed or free-range pork characteristics. Less fishy, ​​even sweet, meat not woody. There are more than 30 hot pot ingredients, a variety of balls, especially to eat lobster salad balls, burst salad dressing overflow, with crab seed grains, of course, there are cheese balls, cheese done thread effect, delicious. There is also a special beef with sand tea. , not overly salty, with a faint peanut flavor, is also good to eat in spicy hot pot. Vegetables also include oil wheat cabbage, emperor cabbage, baby cabbage, kale, lettuce, chrysanthemum, asparagus, bean sprouts, corn, kelp knots, tomatoes and mushrooms, etc., but also very courteous all small strips have been washed, very convenient and fresh. Drinks are convenient and a variety of tea and soft drinks, and very attentive to provide a warm cabinet, with vitamin milk, etc., of course, you can also try Taiwanese drinks all you can drink, golden orange lemon special drink is very appetizing, jasmine tea is very refreshing and with a light fragrance. Finally, of course, we have to eat ice cream ice cream, there are M-D ice cream, the best even have childhood memories Mong Po, and rainbow ice cream. summary: One pot of Taiwanese health-preserving herbal soup hot pot for one person Even if you leave with your stomach in hand, eating ice cream will pay off #Tsun Wan #Hai Noi Shopping Center #Matsu #Taiwanese herbal hot pot #Hong Kong's first #all you can eat #beef shoulder #hormone-free pork slices #fresh vegetables #ice cream #meatballs

As a native of Keelung and Matsu, I often travel back and forth between Taiwan and Matsu. In addition to taking a plane, I also took the new Taiwan-Matsu ferry that was cast in Japan last April. For someone like me who gets seasick easily, the stability of the boat is very high at this time, much better than the old Taiwan-Matsu Star #国边之北 #闽东特色 #马祖 #新年好去地方2025

The sky at Mazu Tianhou Temple is beautiful and the air is quiet, which is very suitable for taking a walk. You can watch the sunset at dusk. Next to the Mazu Temple, there are installation art and small boats.

Matsu has four townships and five islands. This is also my father's hometown. Dongyin is the northernmost tip of Taiwan. It is very similar to the US Route 66, which is sparsely populated. But the desolate beauty is really beautiful. It is really suitable for a boat trip from Keelung to be isolated from the world. It will definitely be worth it. ❤️❤️ #Self-service travel #Matsu attractions #Taiwan #Border North #Mindong characteristics

12/11-12/15 5-day trip to Xiamen 8:40 Mandarin Airlines arrived at Xiamen Gaoqi Airport at 10:30. After picking up the luggage, we took a taxi to Zhongshan Road. The fare was 45.5 yuan, but my husband said it was 48.5. In short, after arriving at the Four Seasons Hotel in Zhonghua City, we found a tourist staff stationed there and spent 1,400 RMB for a 2-day trip for four people. Today's half-day itinerary for the afternoon is to tour Xiamen Island. We drove past Zengcuo Beach and Huangcuo Beach, took photos of the "One Country, Two Systems" and Mazu Rock, and saw the wishing tree, the old site of Kinmen, and the fishing village.

Finally, the trip to Matsu came. I also watched Blue Tears, but it really made me cry. The plane was suspended... I had to take the night boat back to Taiwan instead😭😭

There is only one flight a day to Matsu Daqiu Island. The wild sika deer on the island are very friendly. You must buy mulberry leaves at the port of departure before the sika deer will come close to you. 🥺

Relax n Peachful

The location of the Mazu Giant Statue faces the sea and has beautiful scenery. It is located near Mazu Village and is only a short walk away. You don’t have to go far to buy food, drinks or go shopping. Parking is also very convenient, there is a parking lot next to it. Matsu Ximending is known for its diverse selections, with both Chinese and Western food that are quite appetizing. The Matsu burgers are especially delicious, and the fried pork chop and egg sandwiched in a chiffon pancake are super delicious. It is highly recommended when visiting Matsu and Nangan.

🛶Beihai Tunnel § Matsu Nangan Attractions The must-visit battlefield scenery in Nangan is a masterpiece of uncanny workmanship! Walk into the tunnels to feel the wartime atmosphere. You can choose to take a boat or walk around (about 734m). The magnificent granite walls are amazing all the way! You can enjoy the Blue Tears by taking a boat at night. ⚠️Note: The trail will not be open until low tide. ⏰Opening hours: 8:30～17:00 daily #马素 #马素 recommendation #南干 #南干 attractions #马素南gan #北海tunnel

Visit the centuries-old traditional buildings of Eastern Fujian, Walking through the alleys and alleys of ancient stone houses, Full of simple charm and beauty. -Jinsha Settlement- #马zu #南ganAttractions