4-Day Sketching & Photography Tour

Day1｜ Zhongzhu Port (Dongyin) → Lienyu Yikeng (Dongyin) → Yixiantian (Dongyin) → Dongyong Lighthouse (Dongyin) → Donghai Xiongfeng
Dongyong Lighthouse is over a hundred years old, having stood in Dongyin since the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. Its exterior was designed by British engineers, showcasing British architectural style. The pure white structure, paired with a round blue roof, set against the blue sea and sky, makes visitors feel like they have walked into a postcard-perfect scene. Yixiantian (One Thread of Sky) is a sea-eroded terrain where two rock walls stand vertically adjacent to each other, connecting to the sky above and the sea below. The sounds of waves crashing against the rocks at the bottom echo majestically between the walls like thousands of galloping horses. The four characters "Tian Feng Ling Tao" (Listening to the Waves from the Sky Rift) inscribed on the rock wall were written by Chief of the General Staff Lai Ming-tang when he visited Dongyin in 1972. Lienyu Yikeng (Chaste Woman's Cliff) consists of a sea cliff over 100 meters high and sea-eroded caves forming a canyon precipice. according to records, a woman in the late Qing Dynasty was molested by bandits and chose to jump off the cliff rather than submit. The residents of Dongyin, moved by her chastity, named the cliff Lienyu Yikeng.

Transportation Information

1. Take the Taima Star ferry from Keelung West Pier 2 (sailing time about 10 hours) to Dongyin Township, Matsu.
2. Take the first UNI Air flight to Matsu Nangan Airport, then take a taxi to Fu'ao Harbor to catch the Taima Star ferry to Dongyin.

Cost Information

1. Taima Star one-way fare: Full fare from Keelung to Matsu Dongyin is approximately NT$1,050.
2. Taima Star one-way fare: Full fare from Nangan to Dongyin is approximately NT$350.

Travel Tips

1. Visitor Tip: Taima Star ferry services may be canceled or change schedules due to seasonal or weather conditions. Please confirm before boarding.
2. Dongyin Laoye Hotel (Purchase ferry tickets from Dongyin to Nangan) Contact Number: 0836-77168
3. Xinhua Shipping
   Keelung 02-2424-6868
   Nangan 0836-26655
   Dongyin 0836-77555
4. It is recommended to check whether the day's route is "Matsu first, Dongyin second" or "Dongyin first, Matsu second" when planning your itinerary.

Day2｜ Meng'ao Port → Fuzheng Beach (Dongju) → Dongju Island Lighthouse (Dongju) → Dapu Stone Inscription (Dongju) → Dapu Settlement (Dongju) → Kunqiu → Sheshan (Xiju) → Fu'ao Harbor
The Dongju Island Lighthouse, built by the British and also known as Dongju Island Lighthouse, was established in the 11th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1872). In 1988, it was designated as a Second Grade Historic Site in the Taiwan-Fujian area by the Ministry of the Interior (now a National Monument). The Dapu Stone Inscription is a relic from the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty. The inscription dates back to the Ming Dynasty, making it older than the Dongju Island Lighthouse built in the late Qing Dynasty, but in 1988, it was designated as a Third Grade Historic Site in the Taiwan-Fujian area by the Ministry of the Interior (now a National Monument). [Dapu Settlement] In the Fuzhou dialect, "Pu" means a small harbor. It is a preservation area for traditional settlements in Dongju, retaining its simple ancient style. Take a ferry to the West Island (Xiju). To the left of the Xiqiu Village Joint Office Center, there is a trail leading to "Shanhai Yijia" in Qingfan Village, with an observation deck along the way, continuing to Kunqiu. There is a chain of reefs in the nearby waters. At low tide, a clean arc-shaped beach is exposed, while at high tide, only the tops of the reefs remain visible. From a distance, it looks like a giant python coiling in the sea, hence the name "Sheshan" (Snake Mountain).

Transportation Information

1. Take the Taima Star from Dongyin Zhongzhu Port (approx. 2 hours) to Nangan. Upon arriving at Nangan Pier, you can choose to go to Juguang Township.
2. Ferry times from Nangan to Juguang are 07:00, 11:00, and 14:30.
3. Ferry times from Juguang to Nangan are 07:50, 11:50, and 15:20.
4. There are three ferry trips (sailing time approx. 50 minutes; please arrive at the pier 30 minutes early to buy tickets and wait for the boat).

Cost Information

1. Nangan - Juguang one-way ferry fare is NT$250.
2. Dongju to Xiju one-way ferry fare: Full fare NT$80, Half fare NT$40.
3. Rent a scooter for 1 day at approx. NT$500. The distance between attractions is about a 10-minute drive.

Travel Tips

1. Accommodation and dining on the islands are available in Qingfan Village and Tian'ao Village in Xiju, and Daping Village, Dapu Settlement, and Fuzheng Village in Dongju.

Day3｜ Fu'ao Harbor → Niujiao Settlement (Nangan) → Jinsha Settlement (Nangan) → Iron Fort (Nangan)
Niujiao Settlement in Nangan has the reputation of being the "Jiufen of the Matsu Battlefield." Traditional Min-Dong architecture features weighted stones on the roofs. Walking through the stone-stepped alleys of Niujiao Village, the coffee shops and Yima Restaurant renovated from old houses make one forget they are in Niujiao and instead think of the "City of Sadness," Jiufen. Matsu Winery is located at the entrance of Fuxing Village, and the Tunnel 88 Kaoliang liquor it brews is famous both domestically and internationally. Jinsha, the hometown of old wine, was originally named "Jinsha" (Golden Sand) because the beach glittered under the sunlight. It became wealthy from fishing in the early years. After the ROC military retreated to Matsu, cross-strait relations were tense, and it bore the brunt of artillery fire. Coupled with the depletion of Matsu's fishing resources in the 1970s, many residents moved to Taiwan to escape the war and seek survival, which ironically preserved the original appearance of this century-old settlement. In recent years, issues of Matsu settlement preservation and reuse of idle spaces have sprouted here and have already achieved good results.

Transportation Information

1. For Nangan Island, Matsu's largest island by area, you can choose to take a taxi or rent a scooter.

Cost Information

1. Taxi charter is available for about NT$500 per hour.
2. Car rental is about NT$2,000 per day.
3. Scooter rental is about NT$500 per day. The distance between attractions is about a 10-minute drive.

Travel Tips

1. Accommodation and dining on the island are available in Jieshou Village, Matsu Village, Qingshui Village, Fuxing Village, etc.

Day4｜ Fu'ao Harbor → Baisha Port (Beigan) → Banli Village → Qinbi Settlement (Beigan) → Qiaozai Fishing Village
Qinbi Settlement is built along the mountains and near the water, with outer walls mainly made of local granite. From a distance, it looks like a stone city on the sea. In the past, residents considered the needs of family growth, so construction was negotiated and planned in advance. As family members multiplied, architectural clusters gradually formed around a "center," creating strong blood ties, close living, and cohesive relationships, becoming a unique settlement type in the Matsu area. In the early years, most buildings used granite as stone material. Traditional houses are mostly detached two-story structures built of stacked stones, earning the reputation of a Mediterranean stone city. Qiaozai is the village with the most temples in the Matsu area, totaling eight temples, indicating the large population of the fishing village in the past. At some point, Qiaozai's glory faded, and the current population is very small, creating the strange phenomenon of "more gods than people." Most traditional buildings in Qiaozai face the sea to facilitate observation of activities on the sea surface. Currently, there is a small-scale Fishing Village Exhibition Hall in the village, displaying local fishing methods and various fishing gear from the early years.

Transportation Information

1. You can choose to take a taxi or rent a scooter.

Cost Information

1. Taxi charter is available for about NT$500 per hour.
2. Scooter rental is about NT$500 per day. The distance between attractions is about a 10-minute drive.

Travel Tips

1. Accommodation and dining on the island are available in Tangqi Village, Banli Village, Qiaozai Village, etc.

※The above ticket prices and ferry/flight times are for reference only. Please refer to actual announcements.