Lin'ao Islet Introduction
The southernmost point of the Matsu Islands. Looking south from the Dapu settlement, there is a solitary island called "Lin'ao Islet" not far from the sea, which is one of the three small islands around Dongju Island and the southernmost point of the Matsu Islands. Unlike Xiniu Islet in the north, where a tidal flat forms a connection with Dongju Island during low tide, Lin'ao Islet has always been in distant view of Dongju Island and cannot be directly connected to it. Lin'ao Islet is home to various uniquely-shaped rocks and rich plant ecological resources. According to research by plant experts, the island's perennial coastal shrubs have high ornamental value. In addition, the island is filled with strange rocks that are rich in myths and legends. It is currently not open for landing, and only a few fishermen go to Lin'ao Islet for fishing, making it one of the main fishing spots near Dongju Island and a highly contested area among anglers. Due to the unique geology of Lin'ao Islet and its rich plant ecology, it was designated as a county-level natural landscape in 2018 and is one of the ten areas of the Matsu Geopark.
