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Revitalizing Military Camps for New Experiences: Kinmen’s Battlefields Turned into Combat Camps - Transforming and Reviving Unused Military Camps into New Opportunities

As the cross-strait situation became more peaceful, many military camps in Kinmen were gradually decommissioned. These facilities that once witnessed military affairs are being revitalized and repurposed. They have been transformed into tourist attractions and environmental education sites to help drive tourism and expand the use of unique local resources.

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Many military zones in Kinmen have been revitalized and repurposed,
transforming into tourist attractions and environmental education sites.

Witnessing the Bygone Battlefield Era and Constructing a Complete Battlefield Tourism and Recreation Experience

Kinmen is akin to a large-scale military museum, making it an invaluable venue for activities and experiences. The Kinmen National Park Headquarters revitalized the decommissioned military barracks, bunkers, and tunnels, creating a cultural tourism route. A series of activities and experiences tailored to different groups have been launched, using learning content to teach conservation and preservation concepts. Children are guided to experience the atmosphere of the battlefields of the past and their unique defense systems through the design of environmental education modules.

The Kinmen National Park Headquarters organizes various experiential activities, including survival games.
The Kinmen National Park Headquarters organizes
various experiential activities, including survival games.
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Through environmental education activities, students are able to understand
 the significant battles, wartime history, and culture of Kinmen.

Simulated Shooting Activity and Olden-day Kinmen Civil Defense Force Experience

In 2023, the Kinmen National Park Headquarters organized the “Revitalized Military Camp Immersive Experience” in collaboration with National Kinmen Senior High School, where they revisited the history of the battlefield at Lieyu Nanshantou Camp Four. The Nanshantou Camp Four, which took two years to refurbish, was officially opened to the public in 2018, and now includes a popular “Tunnel Room Escape Game.” Participants need to complete various challenges inside the tunnels, creating an adrenaline-pumping experience.

In addition, last year’s “Survival Game Promotional Education Training” incorporated a variety of sites, such as the Jiacun Camp in Zhongshanlin, Boat-Shaped Fortress, and Guningtou Camp Three. Departing from the traditional sedentary approach to revitalizing the past, instructors instead provided explanations to help participants quickly understand the different terrains and learn various tactical skills. These environmental education experiences impart entirely new value to these historical military sites and allow participants to understand the significance of preserving these important military relics.

Students from National Kinmen Senior High School experience password chain games, simulated shooting, and tactical missions.
Students from National Kinmen Senior High School experience
password chain games, simulated shooting, and tactical missions.
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Creating Tourism Highlights: Staying in Military Camps, Enjoying Concerts in the Tunnels

To comprehensively create new highlights for tourism and recreation, numerous exhibition halls and self-guided tour attraction points can be found across the island. Some of these are military camp leasing projects that have been taken up by private entities such as guesthouses or shops, imbuing these locations with new looks and vitality.

Since 2009, the Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival has been held, using Zhaishan Tunnel as a performance stage, with tickets sold out every year. The harmonious sounds of musical instruments and voices, accompanied by the sound of sea waves crashing against the granite walls, create a unique art feast.

The Kinmen National Park Headquarters also leased the tunnels that were originally used by the Kinmen Defense Command to store military supplies to Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. for storing kaoliang liquor. The fragrance of liquor has now replaced the smell of gunpowder, creating a heady atmosphere. Military strongholds are gradually being transformed into tourist attractions, providing opportunities to learn about past ways of life during festivals, thus allowing people to reminisce about the bygone era and be vigilant for the future.

2022 Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival
2022 Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival

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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