War and Peace Memorial Park Theme Pavilion Introduction
The War and Peace Memorial Park Theme Museum is located within the War and Peace Memorial Park, a must-visit spot for military enthusiasts with touching memories spanning nearly half a century. On clear days, visitors can even get a distant view of the mainland coastline, contrasting with the tense atmosphere of wartime, which adds interesting nuances to the theme of "War and Peace." Officially inaugurated in 2010, the museum invited the "True Heroes of the North Sea," who at that time were involved in tunneling on Matsu, to revisit during its opening. The museum specially screened "War Memories - Old Films of Matsu" for this event. During the military administration period, the public was unable to own cameras, and only the military was allowed to take photographs and videos. Therefore, the visual records from this time are particularly precious, allowing viewers to reflect on the real lives of military and civilian residents and uncovering the mysteries behind wartime governance. The theme of the museum revolves around "Touching Memories," divided into several exhibition areas: Origins, Military Historical Timeline, Military Supplies Display Area, and Military-Civilian Ecological Culture. Through texts and images, these exhibits vividly recreate the joint experiences of the military and civilians during the nearly half-century military administration period on Matsu, allowing visitors to recall the challenging lives of battlefield residents. To reach the War and Peace Memorial Park Theme Museum, follow the Tanghou Road beach next to Beigan Airport toward Hou'ao Village. Proceed uphill following the signs, and before entering the mountain road to the park, there is a traffic light guiding local residents on this route. For safety reasons, be sure to wait for the green light before continuing uphill to avoid any vehicles coming down; this is the only traffic light on Beigan.
