Matsu Ascension Day

September – Matsu Ascension Day It is said the September 9th is the date that turning Matsu into an immortal. In recent years, the citizens in Matsu hold an Ascension Festival to express the......

Brighten Emperor Temple at Nan Gan Fuao Villiage

When arriving by ship to Fuao harbor at Nan Gan, people can see an impressive temple on the hillside, this temple is called "Brighten Emperor Temple ", which is rare to be seen in Matsu islands. ......

Nioujiao peak territory temple at Nioujiao village of Nan Gan

When arriving Nioujiao village, the most eye-catching spot is the Nioujiao peak territory temple, the temple in red,, particularly in the nighttime, under the illuminating of light, the deep red co......

The Bei Gan Bridge Ciaozai Village

It is located on the northeast side of Bei Gan country of Lian Jian Province, The village with most temples. Oblation for Five Soul Mans, White horse king, North Pole Shuen Sky Emperor Temple, Comm......

Making a tour of temples

Traditional houses in Matsu are mostly double layer, square shape, look like a signet, and therefore are called "a signettype" building. Being opposite than a square and simple house , the tr......

Houao village Yang Gong Ba Shi Temple of Bei Gan

In local folklore, Yang Gong Ba Shi is a senile master to seize devils, once while fighting an evil dragon, he was drawn into the sea by the evil dragon, and later the villager of fertile village f......

Lantern celebration ceremony

During the Lantern festival, there are various celebration ceremony activities in all villages on Matsu island, starting from the afternoon to the evening, streets and alleys are jammed with parade......