Matsu Geopark

Passing from the east to the Zhongzhu Bridge is Xiyin Island. On the east coast of Xiyin Island, there is a series of sea erosion landscapes and sea cliffs, such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion platform, sea cave, sea cliff and sea. Arch terrain. The rocky joints and sea arch landscape in the photo are set against the sea and blue sky, making people feel away from the hustle and bustle and forget about their troubles.

Passing from the east to the Zhongzhu Bridge is Xiyin Island. On the east coast of Xiyin Island, there is a series of sea erosion landscapes and sea cliffs, such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion platform, sea cave, sea cliff and sea. Arch terrain. The rocky joints and sea arch landscape in the photo are set against the sea and blue sky, making people feel away from the hustle and bustle and forget about their troubles.

Passing from the east to the Zhongzhu Bridge is Xiyin Island. On the east coast of Xiyin Island, there is a series of sea erosion landscapes and sea cliffs, such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion platform, sea cave, sea cliff and sea. Arch terrain. The rocky joints and sea arch landscape in the photo are set against the sea and blue sky, making people feel away from the hustle and bustle and forget about their troubles.

Passing from the east to the Zhongzhu Bridge is Xiyin Island. On the east coast of Xiyin Island, there is a series of sea erosion landscapes and sea cliffs, such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion platform, sea cave, sea cliff and sea. Arch terrain. The rocky joints and sea arch landscape in the photo are set against the sea and blue sky, making people feel away from the hustle and bustle and forget about their troubles.

Three colored-cliffs on Dongyin Island

Three colored-cliffs on Dongyin Island

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

Matsu is mainly formed by granite

Matsu is mainly formed by granite

The eastward line of the line belongs to the sea erosion ditch terrain. When exposed to the surface due to lifting, many decompression joints are generated. The joints are the fragile surfaces of the rocks. After external forces, such as the erosion of the waves, the joints form the sea erosion ditch terrain.

The eastward line of the line belongs to the sea erosion ditch terrain. When exposed to the surface due to lifting, many decompression joints are generated. The joints are the fragile surfaces of the rocks. After external forces, such as the erosion of the waves, the joints form the sea erosion ditch terrain.

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Qiaozai Village is located at the northwestern corner of Beigan, a great spot for watching sunset. In Qiaozai, there are many small temples of various Gods, which manifest the many beliefs of local residents and their wishes for fishing safely with good catch

Qiaozai Village is located at the northwestern corner of Beigan, a great spot for watching sunset. In Qiaozai, there are many small temples of various Gods, which manifest the many beliefs of local residents and their wishes for fishing safely with good catch

The Matsu traditional buildings with a part of the wall of the house is stacked with large and small stones, which belongs to the chaotic stone.

The Matsu traditional buildings with a part of the wall of the house is stacked with large and small stones, which belongs to the chaotic stone.

The North Sea noon sand pit road connecting Banli and Wusha has the most beautiful beaches on both sides of the pit entrance. The sand near the sea is finer, and the sand particles near the land are slightly thicker. Before and after the tide is the best time to visit the tunnel, you can listen to the sound of the sea waves; round gravel at the entrances at both ends, and no gravel in the middle section instead of the accumulation of sand, showing the difference in seawater transport capacity.

The North Sea noon sand pit road connecting Banli and Wusha has the most beautiful beaches on both sides of the pit entrance. The sand near the sea is finer, and the sand particles near the land are slightly thicker. Before and after the tide is the best time to visit the tunnel, you can listen to the sound of the sea waves; round gravel at the entrances at both ends, and no gravel in the middle section instead of the accumulation of sand, showing the difference in seawater transport capacity.

Tunnel 88 - a former military shelter now used to store locally produced alcohols. It is a major tourist attraction on Nangan Island of the Matsu archipelago in Taiwan.

Tunnel 88 - a former military shelter now used to store locally produced alcohols. It is a major tourist attraction on Nangan Island of the Matsu archipelago in Taiwan.

The port of Mazuo Fuao is an important port of communication between North and South poles. The slogan,

The port of Mazuo Fuao is an important port of communication between North and South poles. The slogan, "Push the Pillars to Stay" was written by former President Jiang Zhongzheng when he visited Mazu's defense in 1949, to encourage Mazu's spirit of resisting the Communist Party.

Tuffstone in Xiju

Tuffstone in Xiju

Weathering rocks

Weathering rocks

Different from the rock formations in most Matsu areas, the rock formations in some areas of Xiju Island were subjected to

Different from the rock formations in most Matsu areas, the rock formations in some areas of Xiju Island were subjected to "ignition" at first, and the magma sprayed near the surface and then cooled and solidified to form "ryozoites". One of its biggest features is that the surface has rhyoid structure, and it is not easy to see large crystalline mineral particles due to slow condensation of magma.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

Although the west coast of Qingshuiao is not a place often visited by tourists, due to the effects of day and night waves and tides, hard rocks are also recessed by seawater to form many sea erosion trenches. Caves, where the continuous sea erosion caves appear in the photos, are quite difficult to see.

Although the west coast of Qingshuiao is not a place often visited by tourists, due to the effects of day and night waves and tides, hard rocks are also recessed by seawater to form many sea erosion trenches. Caves, where the continuous sea erosion caves appear in the photos, are quite difficult to see.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , sea erosion gate, etc.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , sea erosion gate, etc.

A ship on Matsu port

A ship on Matsu port

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

The main geology of Matsu belongs to deep diagenesis. When exposed to the surface by lifting, decompression joints often form. The joints are easily eroded by external forces and ruptured, and then deepened and widened. In Matsu, rich sea erosion topography, such as sea erosion columns , Sea erosion gate, etc.

The coast of Dongju Fuzheng Village has beautiful beaches and dunes, and gravel beaches can be seen in a few areas. The rhinoceros and Yongliu Island in front of the beach are transported and piled up by the seawater for a long time. When the tide ebbs, a large round of gravel will always be exposed. As the seawater rises and falls, these gravels are connected to the shore, creating a

The coast of Dongju Fuzheng Village has beautiful beaches and dunes, and gravel beaches can be seen in a few areas. The rhinoceros and Yongliu Island in front of the beach are transported and piled up by the seawater for a long time. When the tide ebbs, a large round of gravel will always be exposed. As the seawater rises and falls, these gravels are connected to the shore, creating a "Land Island Gravel Beach" landscape.

Xenoliths Crustal movements bring older rocks into flowing magma. As a result, one can find older rocks wrapped up by newer pyrogenetic rocks. When there are a variety of older rocks in a pyrogenetic rock, the rock is called xenoliths. Xenoliths are most commonly seen in the intertidal zones of Fuzheng Beach, Dongju.

Xenoliths Crustal movements bring older rocks into flowing magma. As a result, one can find older rocks wrapped up by newer pyrogenetic rocks. When there are a variety of older rocks in a pyrogenetic rock, the rock is called xenoliths. Xenoliths are most commonly seen in the intertidal zones of Fuzheng Beach, Dongju.

The coast of Dongju Fuzheng Village has beautiful beaches and dunes, and gravel beaches can be seen in a few areas. The rhinoceros and Yongliu Island in front of the beach are transported and piled up by the seawater for a long time. When the tide ebbs, a large round of gravel will always be exposed. As the seawater rises and falls, these gravels are connected to the shore, creating a

The coast of Dongju Fuzheng Village has beautiful beaches and dunes, and gravel beaches can be seen in a few areas. The rhinoceros and Yongliu Island in front of the beach are transported and piled up by the seawater for a long time. When the tide ebbs, a large round of gravel will always be exposed. As the seawater rises and falls, these gravels are connected to the shore, creating a "Land Island Gravel Beach" landscape.

Anti-Communist slogans are everywhere. This is located in Jinsha Village, Nangan, Matsu. At the seaside, there is an air-raid shelter. With the slogan

Anti-Communist slogans are everywhere. This is located in Jinsha Village, Nangan, Matsu. At the seaside, there is an air-raid shelter. With the slogan "Anti-Communist against Russia, kill Zhu and Mao", you can imagine the tense atmosphere at the time when Matsu was on the front line of national defense.

Many homestay operators have transformed traditional Mindong buildings into backpackers' inns and provided work-for-work accommodation services, attracting many young ethnic groups, even international tourists, and injecting young vitality into the quaint traditional Matsu buildings.

Many homestay operators have transformed traditional Mindong buildings into backpackers' inns and provided work-for-work accommodation services, attracting many young ethnic groups, even international tourists, and injecting young vitality into the quaint traditional Matsu buildings.

This façade is located in Jinsha Village, Nangan, Matsu. Unlike the previous military control zone, Matsu has settled down under the efforts of the county government and the Community Development Association, and will gradually replace the old and worn-out old houses. Refitting and refurbishing, bringing old walls back to life with clever hands.

This façade is located in Jinsha Village, Nangan, Matsu. Unlike the previous military control zone, Matsu has settled down under the efforts of the county government and the Community Development Association, and will gradually replace the old and worn-out old houses. Refitting and refurbishing, bringing old walls back to life with clever hands.

Matsu Island, in the Taiwan Strait

Matsu Island, in the Taiwan Strait

Beach Evening Primrose

Beach Evening Primrose

Ipomoea pes-caprae

Ipomoea pes-caprae

Xenoliths Crustal movements bring older rocks into flowing magma. As a result, one can find older rocks wrapped up by newer pyrogenetic rocks. When there are a variety of older rocks in a pyrogenetic rock, the rock is called xenoliths. Xenoliths are most commonly seen in the intertidal zones of Fuzheng Beach, Dongju.

Xenoliths Crustal movements bring older rocks into flowing magma. As a result, one can find older rocks wrapped up by newer pyrogenetic rocks. When there are a variety of older rocks in a pyrogenetic rock, the rock is called xenoliths. Xenoliths are most commonly seen in the intertidal zones of Fuzheng Beach, Dongju.

Many homestay operators have transformed traditional Mindong buildings into backpackers' inns and provided work-for-work accommodation services, attracting many young ethnic groups, even international tourists, and injecting young vitality into the quaint traditional Matsu buildings.

Many homestay operators have transformed traditional Mindong buildings into backpackers' inns and provided work-for-work accommodation services, attracting many young ethnic groups, even international tourists, and injecting young vitality into the quaint traditional Matsu buildings.

Old house in Matsu

Old house in Matsu

One of Matsu Islands many untouched sandy beaches.

One of Matsu Islands many untouched sandy beaches.

Dongju Meng'ao Pier is the must visit place in Dongliao Island. In addition to the sand dunes and the dune terrain brought by the monsoon, the coastline has long been eroded by huge waves to the sea arch formation formed through the rock formation.

Dongju Meng'ao Pier is the must visit place in Dongliao Island. In addition to the sand dunes and the dune terrain brought by the monsoon, the coastline has long been eroded by huge waves to the sea arch formation formed through the rock formation.

The Dongyong Lighthouse standing on the Dongyin Cape, the white tower and the surrounding white buildings make people feel like they are in the romantic Mediterranean Sea. It is the main navigation beacon from the north to the Fuzhou, China from the late 19th century. Grade III monuments, the surrounding area of the lighthouse is a great spot overlooking the sea erosion landscape.

The Dongyong Lighthouse standing on the Dongyin Cape, the white tower and the surrounding white buildings make people feel like they are in the romantic Mediterranean Sea. It is the main navigation beacon from the north to the Fuzhou, China from the late 19th century. Grade III monuments, the surrounding area of the lighthouse is a great spot overlooking the sea erosion landscape.

Under the long-term impact of the monsoon winds and seawater erosion and the lifting and decompression of rock formations, Mazu was easily affected by camp forces, causing vertical and horizontal cracks, like the stone forest in Chinese painting. The surface of the rock formation on the sea cliff near Yanxiu Bay near Yanxiu Bay was eroded and cut into a layered natural landscape, thus earning the reputation of

Under the long-term impact of the monsoon winds and seawater erosion and the lifting and decompression of rock formations, Mazu was easily affected by camp forces, causing vertical and horizontal cracks, like the stone forest in Chinese painting. The surface of the rock formation on the sea cliff near Yanxiu Bay near Yanxiu Bay was eroded and cut into a layered natural landscape, thus earning the reputation of "Rat Sand Forest".

Yanxiu Tidal Echo, located next to Yanxiu Bay in the east, was a military base in the early days. It has been released, and the horse management office has also established a trail, a gazebo and the coastal terrain such as the Beihai tunnel and the rat sand stone forest. . The rock formation under the sea cliff was eroded by the seawater along the joint surface into a sea erosion ditch and continued to expand into a wind tunnel communicating with the seawater. When the waves surged into the cave, the sound of Haitao is endless.

Yanxiu Tidal Echo, located next to Yanxiu Bay in the east, was a military base in the early days. It has been released, and the horse management office has also established a trail, a gazebo and the coastal terrain such as the Beihai tunnel and the rat sand stone forest. . The rock formation under the sea cliff was eroded by the seawater along the joint surface into a sea erosion ditch and continued to expand into a wind tunnel communicating with the seawater. When the waves surged into the cave, the sound of Haitao is endless.

The rock masses of the granite type are hard. However, after being affected by the natural forces for a long time, they still have the fate of

The rock masses of the granite type are hard. However, after being affected by the natural forces for a long time, they still have the fate of "sea pumice," and one of the best evidences is the eastern diversion line. Against the vertical sea cliffs, the seawater below and the blue sky above are spectacular and shocking. It is the result of the continuous action of seawater along the joint erosion and plate movement.

Dongyue's Martyr Yikeng is a landscape of sea erosion ditch formed by the long-term action of seawater. The original rock formations along the coast have been eroded by monsoons and waves over the years, gradually intruding along the natural fracture surface of the rocks, and finally eroded to form a sea erosion trench landscape similar to a large water ditch.

Dongyue's Martyr Yikeng is a landscape of sea erosion ditch formed by the long-term action of seawater. The original rock formations along the coast have been eroded by monsoons and waves over the years, gradually intruding along the natural fracture surface of the rocks, and finally eroded to form a sea erosion trench landscape similar to a large water ditch.

The West Mountain still has the Sanshan stronghold stationed by the military, which is one of the important strongholds guarding the western waters of Matsu, controlling Qingshui and Nan'ao mouths. On the steep sea cliffs on both sides of the bay within the stronghold, there are almost unique columnar sea cliffs of Matsu. From the color, appearance and texture, it seems to be basalt, which is very special. There is a chance for further confirmation.

The West Mountain still has the Sanshan stronghold stationed by the military, which is one of the important strongholds guarding the western waters of Matsu, controlling Qingshui and Nan'ao mouths. On the steep sea cliffs on both sides of the bay within the stronghold, there are almost unique columnar sea cliffs of Matsu. From the color, appearance and texture, it seems to be basalt, which is very special. There is a chance for further confirmation.

The coast of Aowan Bay after Xiyin Island is not only the northernmost coast of the Republic of China, but also has beautiful lines and three-dimensional beauty. In the photos, you can clearly see the rock joints that have been weathered and eroded for a long time outside the sea erosion ditch, sea erosion cave, and sea arch landscape.

The coast of Aowan Bay after Xiyin Island is not only the northernmost coast of the Republic of China, but also has beautiful lines and three-dimensional beauty. In the photos, you can clearly see the rock joints that have been weathered and eroded for a long time outside the sea erosion ditch, sea erosion cave, and sea arch landscape.

In the coastal terrain at the northern tip of Xiyin Island, wind and waves are strong, so it has rich and varied coastal landscapes. Located on the promontory near Luohanping on the west side of Hou'ao Bay, there are landscapes of large and small sea erosion ditch and sea erosion columns that have been weathered and eroded for a long time. It looks like eighteen Luohan standing in the sea; the rock formations on the sea cliffs can still be seen in the photos, and the mineral composition may be different. Due to different degrees of weathering, the surface has different colors. Local residents call it

In the coastal terrain at the northern tip of Xiyin Island, wind and waves are strong, so it has rich and varied coastal landscapes. Located on the promontory near Luohanping on the west side of Hou'ao Bay, there are landscapes of large and small sea erosion ditch and sea erosion columns that have been weathered and eroded for a long time. It looks like eighteen Luohan standing in the sea; the rock formations on the sea cliffs can still be seen in the photos, and the mineral composition may be different. Due to different degrees of weathering, the surface has different colors. Local residents call it "tricolor stone".

Passing from the east to the Zhongzhu Bridge is Xiyin Island. On the east coast of Xiyin Island, there is a series of sea erosion landscapes and sea cliffs, such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion platform, sea cave, sea cliff and sea. Arch terrain. The rocky joints and sea arch landscape in the photo are set against the sea and blue sky, making people feel away from the hustle and bustle and forget about their troubles.

Passing from the east to the Zhongzhu Bridge is Xiyin Island. On the east coast of Xiyin Island, there is a series of sea erosion landscapes and sea cliffs, such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion platform, sea cave, sea cliff and sea. Arch terrain. The rocky joints and sea arch landscape in the photo are set against the sea and blue sky, making people feel away from the hustle and bustle and forget about their troubles.

The North Sea noon sand pit road connecting Banli and Wusha has the most beautiful beaches on both sides of the pit entrance. The sand near the sea is finer, and the sand particles near the land are slightly thicker. Before and after the tide is the best time to visit the tunnel, you can listen to the sound of the sea waves; round gravel at the entrances at both ends, and no gravel in the middle section instead of the accumulation of sand, showing the difference in seawater transport capacity.

The North Sea noon sand pit road connecting Banli and Wusha has the most beautiful beaches on both sides of the pit entrance. The sand near the sea is finer, and the sand particles near the land are slightly thicker. Before and after the tide is the best time to visit the tunnel, you can listen to the sound of the sea waves; round gravel at the entrances at both ends, and no gravel in the middle section instead of the accumulation of sand, showing the difference in seawater transport capacity.

Beiganbi Mountain is about 298 meters above sea level and is the first peak of the Matsu Islands. Therefore, it has a wide view. Began Airport, Tangqi Village, and Tanghou Road beach connecting Dawo Mountain at the foot of the mountain have a clear view. In addition, Nakajima in the sea , Xiaoqiu, Gao Deng, Shiyu and other small islands are even smaller; at the same time, they can overlook the panorama of Beigan's bay and the cape.

Beiganbi Mountain is about 298 meters above sea level and is the first peak of the Matsu Islands. Therefore, it has a wide view. Began Airport, Tangqi Village, and Tanghou Road beach connecting Dawo Mountain at the foot of the mountain have a clear view. In addition, Nakajima in the sea , Xiaoqiu, Gao Deng, Shiyu and other small islands are even smaller; at the same time, they can overlook the panorama of Beigan's bay and the cape.

Qiaozi Village, which is located north of Beigan Township, was an early port of commercial fishing, salt, etc. for Beigan to the mainland. It was once the largest village in Beigan. There is a small bay beach in front of the village. The sand is meticulous and sparkles in the sun. There is a small pier in Okou, which is a harbor for visiting Daqiu Island. There is a

Qiaozi Village, which is located north of Beigan Township, was an early port of commercial fishing, salt, etc. for Beigan to the mainland. It was once the largest village in Beigan. There is a small bay beach in front of the village. The sand is meticulous and sparkles in the sun. There is a small pier in Okou, which is a harbor for visiting Daqiu Island. There is a "fishing village exhibition hall" in the village, letting us experience the local fishing tools.

Although the west coast of Qingshuiao is not a place often visited by tourists, due to the effects of day and night waves and tides, hard rocks are also recessed by seawater to form many sea erosion trenches. Caves, where the continuous sea erosion caves appear in the photos, are quite difficult to see.

Although the west coast of Qingshuiao is not a place often visited by tourists, due to the effects of day and night waves and tides, hard rocks are also recessed by seawater to form many sea erosion trenches. Caves, where the continuous sea erosion caves appear in the photos, are quite difficult to see.

The uninhabited Clam Island, located at the tip of the head of the Nun Mountain, is an island that can be connected to the headland at low tide. It is called a clam island because it looks like a clam. The rock festivals around the island are full of haircuts, sea erosion ditches, sea erosion caves and other sea erosion landscapes. The bird watching season is also a gathering place for terns, and it is also an excellent spot for listening to waves and meditating.

The uninhabited Clam Island, located at the tip of the head of the Nun Mountain, is an island that can be connected to the headland at low tide. It is called a clam island because it looks like a clam. The rock festivals around the island are full of haircuts, sea erosion ditches, sea erosion caves and other sea erosion landscapes. The bird watching season is also a gathering place for terns, and it is also an excellent spot for listening to waves and meditating.

After the Tanghoudao beach, you will come to Dawo Mountain in Beigan. In addition to the recent construction of the War and Peace Memorial Park, you can visit early war history monuments and photos. There are also military base facilities in the nearby capes and highlands. Therefore, the coastal erosion terrain remains intact, and there is a small-scale late invasion of basalt veins on the right coast of the headland, and the rich sea erosion terrain landscape.

After the Tanghoudao beach, you will come to Dawo Mountain in Beigan. In addition to the recent construction of the War and Peace Memorial Park, you can visit early war history monuments and photos. There are also military base facilities in the nearby capes and highlands. Therefore, the coastal erosion terrain remains intact, and there is a small-scale late invasion of basalt veins on the right coast of the headland, and the rich sea erosion terrain landscape.

Although the sea cliffs near the No. 6 Cape Dawoshan are not very steep, but the horizon is wide, you can browse the airport, small islands in the sea such as: Nakashima, Big and Small Hills, Shiyu and so on. The sea erosion landscape on the coast of No. 6 is very remarkable. The continuous sea erosion ditch has long and short sea erosion caves, and the rocks have been eroded and weathered by seawater to form vertical and horizontal joints.

Although the sea cliffs near the No. 6 Cape Dawoshan are not very steep, but the horizon is wide, you can browse the airport, small islands in the sea such as: Nakashima, Big and Small Hills, Shiyu and so on. The sea erosion landscape on the coast of No. 6 is very remarkable. The continuous sea erosion ditch has long and short sea erosion caves, and the rocks have been eroded and weathered by seawater to form vertical and horizontal joints.

Matsu's highest mountain, looking around, the headlands and bays, ports, and the coastline or fishing boats of Fujian Province across the north and south poles are all under the eye; many islands around Beigan are more vivid, the islands where terns gather, There is also a

Matsu's highest mountain, looking around, the headlands and bays, ports, and the coastline or fishing boats of Fujian Province across the north and south poles are all under the eye; many islands around Beigan are more vivid, the islands where terns gather, There is also a "Lion Island" (in the photo) with a shape that resembles swimming in the sea. The male lion is on the left and the lioness is on the right. In addition, there are many characteristic islands and rocks on the Matsu Coast waiting for tourists to name and enjoy.

After the fall of the mainland, Mazu became an important area to defend Taiwan's recovery of the mainland. Therefore, many garrisons guarded it in the early days. There are many early military strongholds in Dawoshan, Beigan, and many guard posts, such as guard posts, are maintained. Outsiders are denied entry, so natural beauty and ecology are preserved. In the photo, you can see the military base No. 8 and the Luoshan and Mengshan on the Luoshan Trail.

After the fall of the mainland, Mazu became an important area to defend Taiwan's recovery of the mainland. Therefore, many garrisons guarded it in the early days. There are many early military strongholds in Dawoshan, Beigan, and many guard posts, such as guard posts, are maintained. Outsiders are denied entry, so natural beauty and ecology are preserved. In the photo, you can see the military base No. 8 and the Luoshan and Mengshan on the Luoshan Trail.

Qinbi possesses Mazu's most famous

Qinbi possesses Mazu's most famous "Fujian-style traditional settlements." Some early military spiritual slogans still remain on the settlement walls. There is a small beach in front of the village. The seawater overflows to the highway when the tide rises, so the seawall is built to protect the highway. The seawater in front of the beach is calm as a mirror. Won the name of "Turtle Island", it is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery and relax.

Many of Beigan's coastlines and capes have been subject to the northeast monsoon and surging waves for a long time. The air and seawater continue to erode along the small joints of the original rocks, so the small joints gradually grow and continue along the joint surface to become sea erosion trenches. The weathered light-colored rocks are set against a backdrop of azure sea water and cliffside green seaside plants, forming a magnificent landscape.

Many of Beigan's coastlines and capes have been subject to the northeast monsoon and surging waves for a long time. The air and seawater continue to erode along the small joints of the original rocks, so the small joints gradually grow and continue along the joint surface to become sea erosion trenches. The weathered light-colored rocks are set against a backdrop of azure sea water and cliffside green seaside plants, forming a magnificent landscape.

Carefully observe that the rock formations on the shore seem to have been drawn with a slightly curved line. It is After the formation of the rock formation, it was a masterpiece of nature that was penetrated by the later igneous

Carefully observe that the rock formations on the shore seem to have been drawn with a slightly curved line. It is After the formation of the rock formation, it was a masterpiece of nature that was penetrated by the later igneous "quartz veins".

Matsu Port, which was the main port between Matsu and Taiwanese ships in the early days, was previously unloaded by military supply ships. However, due to insufficient depth outside Australia, it is now mostly entered and exited from Fu'ao Port. Currently, only simple landing crafts and small fishing boats are docked in front of the port, and the area of the beach is also much smaller; beside the port, there is still a reconstructed Tianhou Palace dedicated to the mother-in-law, and it is still the traditional belief center of the Mazu people.

Matsu Port, which was the main port between Matsu and Taiwanese ships in the early days, was previously unloaded by military supply ships. However, due to insufficient depth outside Australia, it is now mostly entered and exited from Fu'ao Port. Currently, only simple landing crafts and small fishing boats are docked in front of the port, and the area of the beach is also much smaller; beside the port, there is still a reconstructed Tianhou Palace dedicated to the mother-in-law, and it is still the traditional belief center of the Mazu people.

Dongyin Island Lighthouse, also known as Tung Chung Lighthouse, is located at the end of Mount Dongyin Island and is 13 meters high. It was assessed as a national third-class historic site by the Cultural Relics Association of the Republic of China in 77 and was upgraded to a national monument in 105 of the Republic of China. The lighthouse stands on a granite cliff facing the East China Sea and has a magnificent view.

Dongyin Island Lighthouse, also known as Tung Chung Lighthouse, is located at the end of Mount Dongyin Island and is 13 meters high. It was assessed as a national third-class historic site by the Cultural Relics Association of the Republic of China in 77 and was upgraded to a national monument in 105 of the Republic of China. The lighthouse stands on a granite cliff facing the East China Sea and has a magnificent view.

The basement of the Mazu stratum is connected to mainland China. The main granite rock strata were formed about 100 million years ago in the Mesozoic era. However, there are still igneous effects in the late stage. They often have lava or magma eruption. Located at the coast of the desalination plant near the Qiugui dam, late-stage eruption of basalt veins penetrated into the thick layer of granite rock, and the quartz mineral crystal grains in the granite rock layer were quite large.

The basement of the Mazu stratum is connected to mainland China. The main granite rock strata were formed about 100 million years ago in the Mesozoic era. However, there are still igneous effects in the late stage. They often have lava or magma eruption. Located at the coast of the desalination plant near the Qiugui dam, late-stage eruption of basalt veins penetrated into the thick layer of granite rock, and the quartz mineral crystal grains in the granite rock layer were quite large.

The coastline of the 12 sentry military bases near Nangan Fuxing Village is quite beautiful, and a beautiful trail is established. In addition to observing the plants along the line, you can also see the horns settlements above the small beach. In addition, the close-looking artistically cut granite rock joints along the trail, and the sea erosion ditch and sea erosion caves on the far coast are all landscapes that Taiwan cannot appreciate.

The coastline of the 12 sentry military bases near Nangan Fuxing Village is quite beautiful, and a beautiful trail is established. In addition to observing the plants along the line, you can also see the horns settlements above the small beach. In addition, the close-looking artistically cut granite rock joints along the trail, and the sea erosion ditch and sea erosion caves on the far coast are all landscapes that Taiwan cannot appreciate.

The scenic spots of Qiugui Pavilion along the Nanhai Promenade can cover the beautiful coastline and coastal terrain. You can walk down the steps along the walkway next to the gazebo to reach the coast. The semi-transparent quartz and feldspar particles in Granite Rock are large and crystallized here, which is a good place to know the rocks and minerals. In addition, the weathered and eroded thick layer of granite rock near the coast shows deep fissure-cut joints, which is worthy of appreciation.

The scenic spots of Qiugui Pavilion along the Nanhai Promenade can cover the beautiful coastline and coastal terrain. You can walk down the steps along the walkway next to the gazebo to reach the coast. The semi-transparent quartz and feldspar particles in Granite Rock are large and crystallized here, which is a good place to know the rocks and minerals. In addition, the weathered and eroded thick layer of granite rock near the coast shows deep fissure-cut joints, which is worthy of appreciation.

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Although the iron plate coastline below Rengan Elementary School in Nan'an Ren'ai Village is not long, the sand is fine and the weathered Granite rocks on the surface of the beach are enough for geological enthusiasts or schools to use as earth science local textbooks. There is a

Although the iron plate coastline below Rengan Elementary School in Nan'an Ren'ai Village is not long, the sand is fine and the weathered Granite rocks on the surface of the beach are enough for geological enthusiasts or schools to use as earth science local textbooks. There is a "Guanmao Mountain Trail" nearby with some native Mazu plants. The gazebo above the trail can admire the coast and terrain near the iron plate, which is suitable for ecological tourism.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

The most important rock formations that make up the Matsu area are Granite rocks. Granite rocks are igneous rocks that gradually cool and solidify when they are rising deep in the ground when the magma surges upward. Therefore, in the classification of igneous rocks, they are deep diagenetic rocks. Due to the high temperature and pressure in the deep underground, the cooling rate is slow, and minerals with high melting points will crystallize out first. Therefore, it is often seen that mineral crystals of different colors and shapes exist in the rock. Different content ratios present different types of granite.

The most important rock formations that make up the Matsu area are Granite rocks. Granite rocks are igneous rocks that gradually cool and solidify when they are rising deep in the ground when the magma surges upward. Therefore, in the classification of igneous rocks, they are deep diagenetic rocks. Due to the high temperature and pressure in the deep underground, the cooling rate is slow, and minerals with high melting points will crystallize out first. Therefore, it is often seen that mineral crystals of different colors and shapes exist in the rock. Different content ratios present different types of granite.

Sea stacks

Sea stacks

Sea stacks

Sea stacks

Soil is the final product of weathered rocks, and also provides the survival of plants, fungi and shallow habitats. The weathering time of the hard rock mass of granite is longer than that of ordinary sedimentary rocks. It takes more time for Matsu thick-layered Granite to grow into soil. The meteorological factors have the greatest influence, especially in Matsu where the average temperature is lower than Taiwan It takes thousands of years or even 10,000 years to develop a thin layer of soil. It is even more precious that the soil in which everything is bred.

Soil is the final product of weathered rocks, and also provides the survival of plants, fungi and shallow habitats. The weathering time of the hard rock mass of granite is longer than that of ordinary sedimentary rocks. It takes more time for Matsu thick-layered Granite to grow into soil. The meteorological factors have the greatest influence, especially in Matsu where the average temperature is lower than Taiwan It takes thousands of years or even 10,000 years to develop a thin layer of soil. It is even more precious that the soil in which everything is bred.

In addition to the Beihai tunnel, the most famous military base in Nangan is also a must-see for tourists. Iron Fort was built on a promontory. It was an important base for amphibious frogman troops in the early days. A large number of agave were planted near the sea cliffs, and they were covered with broken glass, machine guns, and guard posts. The cape rock formations have been significantly affected by weathering and seawater erosion for a long time. If you look out of the whistle, you will have a different feeling.

In addition to the Beihai tunnel, the most famous military base in Nangan is also a must-see for tourists. Iron Fort was built on a promontory. It was an important base for amphibious frogman troops in the early days. A large number of agave were planted near the sea cliffs, and they were covered with broken glass, machine guns, and guard posts. The cape rock formations have been significantly affected by weathering and seawater erosion for a long time. If you look out of the whistle, you will have a different feeling.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

The coastline at the northwestern end of Nangan is twisty and varied, with beautiful beaches and capes. The coast around Furong Village is quiet and the waves are not large, which is a good place to avoid the crowds of tourists. There are also famous cafes along the coast for overlooking the sea. Occasionally, two or two small fishing boats operate fishing in the bay. Although the sea cliffs on both sides of the bay are not very steep, they have been weathered and eroded by the nature for a long time, and they are no less than other attractions.

The coastline at the northwestern end of Nangan is twisty and varied, with beautiful beaches and capes. The coast around Furong Village is quiet and the waves are not large, which is a good place to avoid the crowds of tourists. There are also famous cafes along the coast for overlooking the sea. Occasionally, two or two small fishing boats operate fishing in the bay. Although the sea cliffs on both sides of the bay are not very steep, they have been weathered and eroded by the nature for a long time, and they are no less than other attractions.

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Mazu Nangan has many well-known settlements. Although the Jinsha settlement villagers located in the southwestern part of the country have moved a lot, the century-old settlements are still the favorite of tourists, especially the small sandy beaches before the settlement. The transparent quartz particles shone under the light, which earned the reputation of

Mazu Nangan has many well-known settlements. Although the Jinsha settlement villagers located in the southwestern part of the country have moved a lot, the century-old settlements are still the favorite of tourists, especially the small sandy beaches before the settlement. The transparent quartz particles shone under the light, which earned the reputation of "Golden Sands" in the past. Convenience houses on the shore are unique in the “Bunker Toilets” seen all over the country.

Tofu rock

Tofu rock

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

Dongju Meng'ao Pier is the must visit place in Dongliao Island. In addition to the sand dunes and the dune terrain brought by the monsoon, the coastline has long been eroded by huge waves to the sea arch formation formed through the rock formation.

Dongju Meng'ao Pier is the must visit place in Dongliao Island. In addition to the sand dunes and the dune terrain brought by the monsoon, the coastline has long been eroded by huge waves to the sea arch formation formed through the rock formation.

The Dongyang Mountain Trail on Dongjing Island overlooks the magnificent coastline. In the photo, the steep sea cliffs of the coast of Luhe Cliff and the sea erosion ditch, sea erosion cave, and sea erosion column formed by the long-term erosion of the cliff by the waves and tides, telling that the earth has long been affected by The various processes that the external forces of nature have gone through.

The Dongyang Mountain Trail on Dongjing Island overlooks the magnificent coastline. In the photo, the steep sea cliffs of the coast of Luhe Cliff and the sea erosion ditch, sea erosion cave, and sea erosion column formed by the long-term erosion of the cliff by the waves and tides, telling that the earth has long been affected by The various processes that the external forces of nature have gone through.

In addition to the Dongyong Lighthouse on Dongyin Island in Matsu, there is also a white

In addition to the Dongyong Lighthouse on Dongyin Island in Matsu, there is also a white "Higashi Inu Lighthouse" on the top of the headland of Fuzheng Village on Dongcheng Island. This unique beauty is the only secondary monument of Matsu.

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The coast of Dongju Fuzheng Village has beautiful beaches and dunes, and gravel beaches can be seen in a few areas. The rhinoceros and Yongliu Island in front of the beach are transported and piled up by the seawater for a long time. When the tide ebbs, a large round of gravel will always be exposed. As the seawater rises and falls, these gravels are connected to the shore, creating a

The coast of Dongju Fuzheng Village has beautiful beaches and dunes, and gravel beaches can be seen in a few areas. The rhinoceros and Yongliu Island in front of the beach are transported and piled up by the seawater for a long time. When the tide ebbs, a large round of gravel will always be exposed. As the seawater rises and falls, these gravels are connected to the shore, creating a "Land Island Gravel Beach" landscape.

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Located on the coast near the Huaigu Pavilion in Dapu Village, Dongju Island, it is covered with large and small gravels, square and round. Carefully observe that the rock formations on the shore seem to have been drawn with a slightly curved line. It is After the formation of the rock formation, it was a masterpiece of nature that was penetrated by the later igneous

Located on the coast near the Huaigu Pavilion in Dapu Village, Dongju Island, it is covered with large and small gravels, square and round. Carefully observe that the rock formations on the shore seem to have been drawn with a slightly curved line. It is After the formation of the rock formation, it was a masterpiece of nature that was penetrated by the later igneous "quartz veins".

Xiju Caipuao has a variety of sea erosion terrain coasts such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion cave and sea erosion column, and the bay is full of pebbles that are repeatedly transported and stacked by seawater, thus forming a gravel beach; however, this year's township office During the construction of the sea wall, this gravel beach may not see the original landscape features in the future.

Xiju Caipuao has a variety of sea erosion terrain coasts such as sea erosion ditch, sea erosion cave and sea erosion column, and the bay is full of pebbles that are repeatedly transported and stacked by seawater, thus forming a gravel beach; however, this year's township office During the construction of the sea wall, this gravel beach may not see the original landscape features in the future.

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Tuffstone in Xiju

Tuffstone in Xiju

Different from the rock formations in most Matsu areas, the rock formations in some areas of Xiju Island were subjected to

Different from the rock formations in most Matsu areas, the rock formations in some areas of Xiju Island were subjected to "ignition" at first, and the magma sprayed near the surface and then cooled and solidified to form "tuffstone". One of its biggest features is that the surface has rhyoid structure, and it is not easy to see large crystalline mineral particles due to slow condensation of magma.

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Near Caibuao, there are rock formations that are completely different from the Mazu granite rock formations. These rocks formed by eruption and cooling near the ground surface have gradually become lighter in color, changed in texture, and lighter in weight due to the effects of high temperature volcanic gas and water vapor. The alteration phenomenon such as softness is a precious geological resource only seen in the Matsu area.

Near Caibuao, there are rock formations that are completely different from the Mazu granite rock formations. These rocks formed by eruption and cooling near the ground surface have gradually become lighter in color, changed in texture, and lighter in weight due to the effects of high temperature volcanic gas and water vapor. The alteration phenomenon such as softness is a precious geological resource only seen in the Matsu area.

The eastward line of the line belongs to the sea erosion ditch terrain. When exposed to the surface due to lifting, many decompression joints are generated. The joints are the fragile surfaces of the rocks. After external forces, such as the erosion of the waves, the joints form the sea erosion ditch terrain.

The eastward line of the line belongs to the sea erosion ditch terrain. When exposed to the surface due to lifting, many decompression joints are generated. The joints are the fragile surfaces of the rocks. After external forces, such as the erosion of the waves, the joints form the sea erosion ditch terrain.

Kunqiu Beach on Xitiao Island is one of the few spots on the island with sandy beaches. The sand is fine and detailed, and it shines brightly in the afterglow of the setting sun. It is also an ideal place for parents and children to observe the intertidal organisms at low tide. In addition, after the tide, you can see the Snake Mountain in the water and the terns inhabiting it.

Kunqiu Beach on Xitiao Island is one of the few spots on the island with sandy beaches. The sand is fine and detailed, and it shines brightly in the afterglow of the setting sun. It is also an ideal place for parents and children to observe the intertidal organisms at low tide. In addition, after the tide, you can see the Snake Mountain in the water and the terns inhabiting it.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift at the military base of Xiqiao Caipu. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

There are spectacular sea erosion cliffs that are jointly affected by seawater erosion and plate movement uplift at the military base of Xiqiao Caipu. The cliff faces are covered with weathered and eroded rock joints; and the coast is covered by sea erosion ditches and sea erosion sculpted by seawater sculptures. Holes and sea erosion columns.

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