Mashan Observation Post
馬山觀測所
Kinmen's frontline outpost closest to the mainland; a tunnel leads to an observation hole where binoculars reveal Jiaoyu across the water from Xiamen.
Mashan Observation Post is at the northeast tip of Mashan in Jinsha Township, only about 2 km from Jiaoyu across the water in Xiamen, making it Kinmen's closest outpost to the mainland. Visitors walk through a tunnel of about 150 metres to the observation hole at the end, where binoculars clearly show buildings and fishing boats across the strait. Nearby, the Mashan Broadcast Station once broadcast messages to the mainland, and a boulder at the entrance is engraved with the slogan "Return Our Rivers and Mountains." It is open roughly 08:00 to 17:00 and is free. Views are best on clear days; on sea-fog days you may see nothing at all.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shishan Howitzer Position
- Shanhou Folk Culture Village
- Mount Taiwu & "Wu Wang Zai Ju" Inscription
- Qionglin Village & Tunnel
- Military Brothel Exhibition Hall
- August 23 Artillery Battle Museum
- Chen Jinglan Western-style Mansion
- Guningtou Battle Museum