Daqiu Island Introduction
Searching for Formosan Sika Deer The Matsu's Japanese Little Nara, Daqiu Island, known as "Sika Deer Island," is located to the north of Beigan Island and neighboring Gaoteng Island. It can only be reached by inter-island ferry. In the past, there were residents and military stationed here, with the population peaking at over three hundred. However, due to changes over time and population migration to Beigan and Nangan, Daqiu Island has become an uninhabited island. Today, it is the only uninhabited island in Matsu that can be visited. There is an ecological trail approximately 400-500 meters long on Daqiu Island, where you can see various adorable Formosan Sika Deer and military facility scenes. In addition to the deer, there’s also a chance to see flying terns in the summer. If you visit Matsu, a trip to Daqiu Island is highly recommended, with its unique ecological environment that will leave a lasting impression. Encountering Formosan Sika Deer in Matsu Around 1980, Taipei's Yuanshan Zoo gifted five Formosan Sika Deer to the Lienchiang County government. After core breeding and assessment, they were transported to Daqiu Island on Beigan Island for release. Decades later, the deer have adapted to the island’s environment, roaming freely and beginning to reproduce, with the current population several times larger than when they were first released. Experience of Uninhabited Daqiu Island Limited gourmet dish: Free-Range Centipede Chicken In addition to facing the Sika Deer up close on Daqiu Island, you can also choose to stay in a refurbished Fujian-style guesthouse or experience the limited specialty dish - Roasted Centipede Chicken. The oven-roasted native chicken is raised through free-range farming. Due to the abundant grass and humidity on Daqiu Island, there are many centipedes and earthworms, which become a nutritious food source for these black native chickens. The roasted centipede chicken is a limited delicacy available only by reservation on Daqiu Island! Note: For accommodation and culinary experiences, it is recommended to consult with Daqiu Island ecological guesthouse before your trip.
