When visiting the home of rice wine, Nangan, by visiting a winery, the famous tunnel 88 where wine is matured or even trying your hand at making wine yourself, you will be able to appreciate the indivisible bond between the people of Matsu and wine.


Transportion
- Take the Taiwan-Matsu Ferry from Dongyin’s Zhongzhu Harbor to Nangan (approximately two hours).
Fare Information
- The cost of renting a scooter is around NT$500. The scenic spots are about ten minutes from each other.
- Public buses can also be taken. Tickets cost NT$15. Services are not so frequent so it’s best to check the timetable if you plan to take the bus.
Travel Tips
- A popular new activity for visitors to Matsu is DIY rice wine making. The winery is in Siwei village. The operator has developed an improved yeast strain that allows wine to be made all year round.
- Jinsha was once the center of rice winemaking in the Matsu Islands. The well water is sweet and the wine it produced was excellent and renowned all over Taiwan. A Jinsha Rice Wine Festival was held every year. Today, Jinsha’s wine is still famous all over Taiwan.
- Jinsha was once the center of rice winemaking in the Matsu Islands. The well water is sweet and the wine it produced was excellent and renowned all over Taiwan. A Jinsha Rice Wine Festival was held every year. Today, Jinsha’s wine is still famous all over Taiwan.