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Matsu (馬祖) is the name for a group of island's off China's southern coast, approximately 100 miles NW from the island of Taiwan. The island falls under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and along with Kinmen, forms the front lines between the ROC and PRC.

Regions

The main islands of the Matsu archipelago are, in order of size, Nangan, Beigan, Dongyin and Jyuguang.

Cities

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

Unlike the rest of the ROC-controlled territories, where Minnan or Southern Min dominates, residents of Matsu speak Mindong or Eastern Min, which is not mutually intelligible with Minnan. However, most residents would be bilingual in Mindong and Mandarin.

Travel to Matsu - Visa Requirements

By boat

Regular ferry service used mostly by military personnel runs between Matsu and Keelung.

Flights and airtickets to Matsu

Matsu is serviced by Peikan Airport with domestic flights from several other cities in Taiwan.

Tours and Getting around Matsu

Matsu tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Matsu city tours

Matsu Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Matsu nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay safe

Though formal hostilities with the PRC ended by the early 1980s, Matsu is still very much a front line area. Visitors are strongly advised not to wander off paved roads when exploring the island due to the possibility of running across old unmarked minefields. It is also advisible to avoid traveling to certain sensitive areas after dark, such as coastal areas or areas near military installations. Visitors should also obey all orders given by military personnel and avoid entering or photographing sensitive areas.

Get out

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