War and Peace Memorial Park Theme Hall Introduction
The War and Peace Memorial Park Exhibition Hall, a must-visit spot for military enthusiasts with touching memories from the last half-century, is located within the War and Peace Memorial Park. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a distant view of the mainland coastline, creating a contrasting experience against the tense atmosphere of wartime, aligning with the theme of "War and Peace." Officially opened in 2010, the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration invited the "real heroes of the North Sea" who had excavated tunnels in Matsu to revisit the site during the opening, and a film titled "War Memories - Old Film of Matsu" was screened in the hall. During the military rule, civilians were not allowed to own cameras, and only the military could take photographs and films, making these visual records invaluable. They allow viewers to revisit the real lives of military and civilians, revealing the mysterious veil of wartime governance. The exhibition hall centers on the theme of "Emotion and Memory," divided into several areas: Origins, Key Events in Military History, Military Supplies Display, and Military-Civilian Ecological Culture. Through texts and images, these memories of nearly half a century of military governance in Matsu, where military and civilian lives intertwined, are vividly recreated in the exhibition hall, allowing visitors to imagine the struggles faced by wartime residents. How to get to the War and Peace Memorial Park Exhibition Hall: Follow the Tanghou Road beach next to Beigan Airport towards the Haaou Village direction. Ascend the mountain following the signs. Before entering the park's mountain road, there is a traffic light guiding local residents along this path. For safety, be sure to wait for the green light before proceeding up, to avoid vehicles coming down. This is the only traffic light in Beigan.
