Tiefort Introduction
The must-visit attraction in Nangan for a battlefield pilgrimage. If you want to deeply experience the military atmosphere of Matsu, you must include the Iron Fort in your travel itinerary! Upon arriving at the independent rock reef by the Iron Fort in Ren'ai Village, you can immediately feel the solemn atmosphere of the battlefield. The site's rugged terrain, conducive to monitoring sea movements, was once designated as a military stronghold defended day and night by the most elite amphibious frogman units along the western coastline. Due to defense needs, the interior of the reef was hollowed out and covered with concrete bunkers, painted in camouflage, and equipped with grass-green protective nets. Additionally, the cliffs at the shore were embedded with shards of glass and iron bars to prevent enemy sabotage and attacks, standing steadfast amid the waves. Inside the Iron Fort beneath the concrete pathway, the excavated tunnels reveal hard granite wall markings, while the sides of the passage showcase an array of former underground stone chambers, gun ports, artillery emplacements, rooms, toilets, and kitchens, all neatly arranged. Although small, it is fully equipped. In the past, due to the remote location of the Iron Fort, military dogs were stationed for defense—these were the only military dogs in the defense area with military ranks. Following the tunnels to the top provides an unobstructed view of the sea's movements, as well as the quarters for the military dogs. Today, as the smoke of war has faded, this small rock reef, once a coastal stronghold, reveals the spirit of "iron-blooded bravery and maritime fortress."
