Take a taxi to Andong Tunnel. Enter at a tunnel opening where you see a camouflaged outer wall, and proceed down the 30 degree slope for approximately 300 meters long. Along the road are numerous smaller tunnels, all heading towards the ocean. Outside the opening at the bottom of the tunnel is a large platform overlooking the ocean, surrounded by “drowned valley” terrain where large numbers of terns nest and mate on the rocky cliffs. Here terns can be viewed without binoculars, making it is a favorite spot of bird lowers.

Take the Taiwan-Matsu Ferry from Keelung West Wharf No. 2 to Matsu’s Dongyin Township (duration approximately 10 hours). Take Uni Air Flight #1 to Matsu Nangan Airport, then travel by taxi to Fu-ao Wharf to take the Taiwan-Matsu Ferry to Dongyin.

The cost of a one-way Taiwan-Matsu Ferry ticket from Keelung to Dongyin is NT $1,050 The cost of a one-way Taiwan-Matsu Ferry ticket from Nangan to Dongyin is NT $350

May to August is the best time of year to visit the terns. Shouting and other loud noises will scare the terns away, so bird watchers should remember to speak softly. Be prepared for the walk back; ascending the slope is tiring, but the sights inside and outside the tunnel are more than worth the effort. Dongyin Laoye Hotel Contact Tel. (0836) 77168 Travel Reminder: The Taiwan-Matsu Ferry may suspend operation or alter its schedule due to the season or weather. Please confirm prior to departure. 02-2424-6868 0836-26655 0836-77555

Matsu's only wetlands, at Qingshui, are a popular spot for bird watchers. Leading to the Renjin Footpath is an old military road once used by armored vehicles and jeeps, formed by two narrow strips of concrete. The coastal scenery along the path adds to the pleasure of birdwatching.

On Nangan, Matsu's largest island, get around by taxi or rented scooter.

Taxis can also be rented at a rate of NT $500 an hour. Car rental costs NT $2000 per day. Scooter rental costs NT $500 per day. All attractions are approximately ten minutes apart from each other by scooter.

Because Matsu is located at the halfway point in migratory birds' journey to the south and return to the north, over ten thousand birds from Siberia, northeastern China, Korea, and Japan stop here to rest every fall; another peak time for bird watching is in spring, when the birds return north. Lienchiang County Taxi Union: Dingxin Scooter Rental Contact Telephone (0836)23823 Liangjian Scooter Rental Contact Telephone (0836)22577 Brother & Sister (Xiongmei) Van Rental Contact Telephone (0836)26624

Watching huge flocks of terns fly back and forth from Matsu's small ferry boats is a particularly unforgettable experience.

Taxis or scooters can be rented. Inquire about birdwatching sites at Matsu's major travel agencies.

Taxis can be rented for NT $500 an hour or paid for by trip. Inquire with. Scooter rental costs NT $500 per day. All attractions are approximately ten minutes apart from each other by scooter.

The Tourism Bureau's Matsu National Scenic Area Administration holds birdwatching events throughout the week between April and August of each year, attracting more domestic and international bird enthusiasts than any other event. If intending to birdwatch from a small ferry or birdwatching boat, bring a telescope and seasickness pills. You may not land on the protected reefs inhabited by birds, and will be watching them from a distance on the sea for long periods.Travelers planning to watch the terns are again reminded to bring adequate sun protection, as well as to avoid unnecessary noise and speak quietly; only then will they come closer. For more information on birdwatching call: Bamin Travel Agency Tel. (0836) 23933, Sunny Discovery Service Co. Tel. (0836)26828, Tauyuan Travel Agency Tel. (0836)22591, Matsu San Lin Travel Agency Tel. (0836)23868, or Longfu Travel Agency Tel. (0836)5561.   Chinese crested tern Bird photographer Liang Chieh-Te has photographed the Chinese Crested Tern in Matsu, a species previously thought to be extinct by experts around the world; even so, fewer than one hundred of the birds remain, earning at the nickname the "legendary bird." According to records, the Chinese Crested Tern is approximately 40 centimeters in height, has a yellow bill with a black tip, and eats mainly fish and shrimp. The mating season lasts from approximately June to August, and when seeking to attract a mate, the crest of feathers on the tops of the heads of males stands up to attract female attention. The discovery of surviving Chinese Crested Terns inspired Taiwanese avian conservation organizations, while also attracting attention from bird lovers internationally. BBC Television produced a report, leading to Taiwan's Black-faced Spoonbill and Matsu's Chinese Crested Terns returning to the world stage of ornithological study.