War and Peace Memorial Park Theme Pavilion Introduction
Memorable Experiences of Nearly Half a Century: A Must-Visit for Military Enthusiasts The War and Peace Memorial Park Exhibition Hall is located within the War and Peace Memorial Park. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a distant view of the mainland coastline, contrasting the tense atmosphere of wartime and adding a unique interest to the theme of "war and peace." Officially opened in 2010, the park invited the "Heroes of the North Sea" who excavated tunnels in Matsu to revisit during its inauguration. A film titled "War Memories - Old Films of Matsu" was screened at the hall. During the military rule period, civilians were not allowed to possess cameras, so only the military could take photographs and videos. Therefore, the images from this time are precious, allowing viewers to revisit the true lives of military and civilians and uncover the mystery behind wartime governance. The exhibition hall, themed "Emotion & Memory," is divided into several sections: the Origin, Military Development Timeline, Military Equipment Display Area, and Military-Civilian Ecological Culture. Through text and images, these nearly half-century-long memories of military governance in Matsu, where both the military and civilians walked together, are vividly recreated in the hall, allowing visitors to imagine the hardships faced by local residents during wartime. How to Get to the War and Peace Memorial Park Exhibition Hall: Follow the Tanghou Road beach next to Beigan Airport towards Hou’ao Village. Proceed uphill following the signs, and before entering the mountain road into the park, you will encounter a traffic light guiding local residents along this route. For safety reasons, make sure to wait for the green light before proceeding uphill to avoid any vehicles coming down. This is the only traffic light in Beigan.
