Bishan Scenic Area Introduction
Bishan, with an elevation of 298 meters, is the highest mountain in the Matsu region, yet it is quite suitable for beginner hikers. The mountain is dotted with fortifications, and the command center at the highest point serves as the core of defense for Beigan, coordinating with Nangan to control the entire Matsu maritime area, making it one of the military strongholds in the Matsu Islands. Due to the command center being located at the summit, the Bishan military camp remains heavily guarded, but it has been opened for public visits. Alongside the road beneath the Beigan command center, there is a viewing platform, which is the best lookout point in Beigan. On clear, cloudless days, one can gaze out to see the village of Houao located at the foot of Dawoshan, the coastal Beigan Airport, the crystal-clear Tanghou Beach, the bustling Tangqi Street, as well as nearby islands such as Luoshan, Banshan, Wuming Island, Qiaotou, Daqiu, and Xiaoqiu, all in view; during fog season, the mountaintop is shrouded in thick mist, creating an ethereal scenery that feels like a paradise on earth, immersing one in a dreamlike realm.
