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A Gala Concert of History: Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival 2016

Zhaishan Tunnel: A Witness of War and a New Era

As one of many historical military sites in Kinmen National Park, Zhaishan Tunnel was an artificial tunnel built in 1963 for transporting military supplies. The entire tunnel is composed of a canal and a tunnel. Boats transporting supplies and weapons traveled in and out the tunnel on the canal and unloaded them inside the tunnel.

Today, military facilities in Kinmen have gradually changed into meaningful tourist attractions as cross-strait relations. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou (1949), Kinmen National Park Headquarters specially held the “Guningtou Peace Concert” in 2009 and one concert was held inside Zhaishan Tunnel. The critical acclaim of that concert afterwards thus turned a commemoration event into an annual “tunnel musical festival.”

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Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival initiator Chen-chieh Chang.

An Extraordinary Concert Hall

The Tunnel Music Festival was proposed by Taiwan’s most creative cellist Chen-chieh Chang. According to Chang, before concert halls became popular, musicians could play great sound in the courtyard of nobles. As technology popularizes and advances today, playing in outdoor space is like playing inside a concert hall to musicians.

When Chang was stuck at the airport by fog, he traveled to Zhaishan Tunnel. This was the origin of this great idea. “After walking into this tunnel, I was shocked by the atmosphere inside.” To musicians, a great performance venue requires appropriate echo and resonance effects. The irregular granite roof of Zhaishan Tunnel produces the effect of a speaker enclosure, and the canal inside resembles the felt damping material. Therefore, the tunnel is a natural concert hall in itself.

Fulfilling Musicphile Needs through Incessant Pursuit of Creativity

In 2016, Chan brought an unexpected program. “Change is what a good artist always pursues.” Besides operas, an attempt to present the brilliant contrast between Oriental and Western musical elements will be shown through the combination of the string quartet with traditional Taiwanese opera.

Chang emphasized, for each part to demonstrate its characteristics, they have spent extra efforts on composition. Therefore, the performances this year will surely impress and fulfill the needs of musicphiles.

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Musical treat from Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival. The perfect combination of the string quartet, soprano, and tenor turns Zhaishan Tunnel into an opera house.

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Accommodation in Kinmen

Published: 2009-08-12

Please read articles in our website for more information about accommodation in Kinmen National Park.
HotelTelAddress
Six brother hotel(082)324-311No.164, Jyuguang Rd., Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
HaiFu hotel(082)322538No.85, Mincyuan Rd., Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Golden Lily hotel(082)323-151No.82, Siapusia, Jinning Township, Kinmen County 892, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Last Updated: 2020-11-20


Travel Guide

Published: 2009-08-12

Sightseeing Route Recommendations

One day Tour
Bike Tour

Kinmen National Park Visitor Center→ Jhongshanlin Recreational Area（including Chiang Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall and Old Rushan Fort (Rushan Rampart)→ Cyonglin Traditional Settlement（including Arch to Chastity, Tsai Family Ancestral Hall, Spirit Lion Statue, and the Underground Tunnel→ Anchi→ Guningtou Battlefield（including Guningtou Battle Museum, Old Western-style House at Beishan, Jhenwei Residence）→Shuangli Lake（including Beishan Spirit Lion Statue and Shueiwei Pagoda）→Cih Lake（watch the sunset at the Cih Causeway）

Two day Tour
Day 1

Airport→ Kinmen National Park Visitor Center→ Jhongshanlin Recreation Area（including Chiang Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall and Old Rushan Fort / Rushan Rampart）→Cyonglin Traditional Settlement（including Arch to Chastity, Tsai Family Ancestral Hall, Spirit Lion Statue, and the Underground Tunnel）→Lunch →Guningtou Battlefield（Guningtou War Museum, Old Western-style House at Beishan, Jhenwei Residence）→Shuangli Lake（including Beishan Spirit Lion Statue and Shueiwei Pagoda）→Cih Lake（watching sunset at the Cih Causeway）

Day 2

Mt. Taiwun for hiking→ Shanhou Folk Culture Village→ Mashan Observation Post→ Lunch→ Jhaishan Tunnel→ Jhushan Traditional Settlement→ Oucuo Traditional Settlement

Three day Tour
Day 1

Airport→Tourist Center of Kinmen National Park→Jhongshanlin Recreational Area（including Chiang Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall and Old Rushan Fort / Rushan Rampart）→Cyonglin Traditional Settlement（including Arch to Chastity, Tsai Family Ancestral Hall, Spirit Lion Statue, and the Underground Tunnel）→Lunch →Guningtou Battlefield（including Guningtou Battle Museum, Old Western-style House at Beishan, Jhenwei Residence）→Shuangli Lake（including Beishan Spirit Lion Statue and Shueiwei Pagoda）→Cih Lake（watching sunset at the Cih Causeway)

Day 2

Lieyu Area (Little Kinmen / Lesser Quemoy)（including Hujingtou Battle Museum, Sihwei Tunnel, Around-the-island Tank Road, and Lingshuei Lake）→Shueitou Traditional Settlement（ Deyue Tower, Jinshuei Primary School, and Eighteen Roof Ridge）→ Lunch→ Wuntai Pagoda, and Syu-Jiang-Siao-Wo Inscriptions→ Gugang Lake→ Jhaishan Tunnel→ Jhushan Traditional Settlement→ Oucuo Traditional Settlement

Day 3

Mt. Taiwun for hiking à Shanhou Folk Culture Village→ Mashan Observation Post→ Lunch→ Banyan Park→August 23 Artillery Battle Museum

Theme Trip

Tour ofTraditional Settlements
Gugang Area—Shueitou, Chushan, and Oucuo
Guningtou Area—Nanshan and Beishan
Mt. Taiwun Area—Cyonglin
Mashan Area—Shanhou
Tour of Battlefields and Battle Museums
Greater Quemoy:
Jhaishan Tunnel, Jhaishan Battle Village, Mt. Taiwun Cemetery, Wuwangzaijyu Inscription, August 23 Artillery Battle Museum, Guningtou Battle Museum, Old Western-style House at Beishan, Liguangcian General Temple, Mashan Observation Post.
Lieyu Area (Lesser Quemoy):
Badalouzih, General Fortress, General Temple, Shuangkou Battle Village, Hujingtou Battle Museum, and Around-the-island Tank Road.
Tour of Historical Sites and Cultural Heritages
First-class historical site: Ciouliangong Cemetary (Ching Dynasty)Second-class historical sites: Wuntai Ancient Tower (Ming Dynasty), Syu-JianSiao-Wo Inscriptions (Ming Dynasty), Chenjhen Tomb (Ming Dynasty), Chenjian Tomb (Ming), Jhuzih Shrine (Ching Dynasty), Shueitou Huang Ancestral Hall (Ching Dynasty), Tsai Family Ancestral Hall (Ching)Third-class historical sites: Haiyin Temple (Sung Dynasty), Shihmen Gate (Ming Dynasty), Hanyingyungen Stele (Ming Dynasty), Luruoeng Mansion and Cemetery (Ming Dynasty), Kinmen General Military Office in Ching Dynasty (Ching Dynasty), Shueiwei Pagoda (Ching Dynasty), Jhenwei Residence (Ching Dynasty), Tsaipanlong Tomb (Ching Dynasty), Ciouliangong Cemetery (Ching Dynasty), Fonglianshanmumahou Hall (Ching Dynasty), Cyonglin Arch to Chastity (Ching Dynasty), Lee’s Mansion at Sishanchien (Ching Dynasty), Kueising Building (Ching Dynasty).

Last Updated: 2018-09-19


Visitor Safety

Published: 2009-08-12

Attention for visitors

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  1. Advance reservation is needed to guarantee flight seat availability. Airline schedules tend to change easily due to weather conditions especially in spring.
  2. It is freezing in Kinmen in winter. Remember to bring warm clothing. There are large temperature differences between day and night in Taiwan. When doing night activities remember to keep warm.
  3. Due to many mine fields in Kinmen area, please do not enter restricted areas for your own safety. Most coastlines are still military restricted areas where tourists are not allowed to enter.
  4. Please respect local inhabitants when visiting the traditional houses and villages.
  5. Kinmen is a famous bird-watching spot. When observing them, please do not disturb
    activities and destroy their habitats.
  6. To maintain famous landscapes in Kinmen, please follow regulations and restrictions set by the Kinmen National Park.

Last Updated: 2018-09-20

Park Contacts

Published: 2009-08-12

Information of Visitor Center

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LocationOpening HoursContact Information
Rushan Visitor center-Tel: (082)313197
Lie yu station Visitor center-Tel: (082)364401
Fax: (082)364406
shuangli Visitor center-Tel: (082)313271

Last Updated: 2020-11-20


Map Of The Park

Published: 2009-08-12

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Kinmen is located of the southeastern coast of Fujian Province in Xiamen Bay at the outlet to the Jiulong River. This area includes Kinmen Island, Liehyu (also known as Little Kinmen), DaDan, and ErDan, of a total of twelve islands and islets. These islands and islets cover an area of 150 square kilometers. To the west, at a distance of about 10 kilometers, is the Xiamen outport. To the east, at a distance of 277 kilometers, is Taiwan. This area is approximately at the same latitude as the Taichung area.

Last Updated: 2018-09-19


How To Get There

Published: 1999-11-30

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Transportation information

  1. Airline Schedules
  2. Bus Routes
  3. Car Renting
  4. Ship
NameAddressPhone
3. Car Renting：
Da-sin Minibus-Renting Co., Ltd.No.1, Lane 65, Mincyuan Rd., Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)324128
Fan-de Minibus-RentingCenterNo.4, Sinwudesinjhuang,Jinhu Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)334082
Jin-ma Car-Renting AgencyNo.1-1, Minsheng Rd., Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)324518
Guan-cheng Car-Renting AgencyNo.7-7, Minzu Rd., Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)323390
Guan-jyun Minibus-Renting AgencyNo.20, Sec. 1, Huandao W. Rd., Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)372122
Fu-cheng Car-Renting Co., Ltd.No.200, Boyu Rd.,Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)322177
Jing-shengCar-RentingAgencyNo.11-1, Sintsaishihchang,Jinhu Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)334322
Ruei-sinCar-RentingAgencyNo.1-1, Boyu Rd.,Jincheng Township, Kinmen County 893, Taiwan (R.O.C.)(082)324147
Departures PierTerminal PierDeparture Timetable
4. Ship Schedules / Ticket Price：
Jiougong (Lesser Quemoy on Liehyu)Shueitou(Greater Quemoy)07:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:00
14:0015:0016:0017:0018:0020:30-
※ Departing on the hour between 7 am to 6 pm, except for the last trip that departs at 8:30pm.
Shueitou(Greater Quemoy)Jiougong (Lesser Quemoy on Liehyu)06:3007:3008:3009:3010:3011:3012:30
13:3014:3015:3016:3017:3018:3021:00
※ Departing on the half-hour between 6:30am to 18:30pm, except for the last trip that departs at 9 pm.

Last Updated: 2018-09-20