Matsu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
archipelago of 19 islands and islets in Fujian Province, ROC
About Matsu
These are small, rural islands, and visitors should prepare accordingly - for example, there is no international ATM at the main harbor (though Google Maps says there's a Bank of Taiwan near the airport), and there are no official money exchange facilities for travelers heading to or arriving from Mainland China. Many shops do accept Chinese renminbi currency, but often at an unfavorable exchange rate. There is military everywhere. Since each island is essentially a large military fortification with small civilian villages scattered throughout, try not to end up on one of their installations, which they prefer you not take pictures of either. Although controlled by the Taiwan-based Republic of China government, the Matsu islands are officially considered to be part ofFujianprovince and not
Top Attractions in Matsu
Explore the best things to see and do in Matsu:
- ★Fuxing Village (NiouJiao)
- ★The Huge Statue of Matsu
Matsu Travel Guide Sections
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