Nangan is the largest island of the Matsu Island Chain. It is also an important station and political, economical, cultural and educational center of Matsu. Nangan itself possesses diversified scenes for tourists’ interests, and whether you feel like enjoying a cultural trip or visiting the military installation, Nangan will definitely satisfy your needs.

Matsu Temple

The Magan Mazu Temple is the religious center of Matsu and legend says that the body of Mazu (Lin Monian) drifted and stopped here. Even today, the temple still keeps the only Yiguan tomb (i.e. Tomb containing only personnel belongings) for Mazu.

Fushan Wall

During his visit to Matsu in 1958, Former President Chiang Kai-Shek wrote the phrase “sleeping on Spears’ Awaiting the Dawn” to encourage the soldiers and residents in Matsu not to forget the mission of recovering the Chinese Mainland. The phrase wan then carved on the Fushan Wall by soldiers and became the most visible landmark in Matsu and a spiritual symbol so the Matsu military installation. Nowadays, the spot is assigned to a private cafe and store selling local specialties,. When you drink a cup of fine coffee under brushing of a gentle breeze, it is relaxing to enjoy the sight at the same time.

Iron Fort

The Iron fort was originally the training base for special amphibious forces and the base was full of defensive facilities such as machine funs, guarding posts, glass chips and iron bars. Within the castle’s narrow spaces many stone rooms were built as kitchens, dormitories, toilet and cannot bases, which clearly displays the hardship experienced by the soldiers.