Ren'ai Village (Teppanyaki) Introduction
Recreating the charm of a coastal fishing village, Ren'ai Village, an alternative settlement in Nangan, formerly known as "Tieban," is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side. At low tide, large areas of sand and concrete appear along the shore, sparkling in the sunlight like a giant iron plate, hence the name. Later, it was renamed Ren'ai Village. Once, it was home to a large vegetable market and the county government, thriving for a time, but after the political and economic center moved to Shanlong Village, Ren'ai Village returned to tranquility. The village is dotted with a large number of Fujian-style stone houses. In recent years, with government and passionate individuals’ planning, the business district has been revitalized, and installation art has been introduced, such as incorporating old stone houses into battlefield camouflage styles, hanging large old photos outdoors, and replica traditional arches. The dedication of residents to preserving and cultivating the settlement is evident everywhere, revitalizing Ren'ai Village. Under the care of villagers, some of the village's complete buildings have been preserved, creating a beautiful scenery of modern architecture intertwined with old houses. Although the fishing village scene is no longer visible, the passage of time brings a unique natural essence in its tranquility. Matsu Story Museum, Tieban Living Museum Revisit the simplicity and read old stories Located near the entrance of Ren'ai Village in the Matsu Daily Newspaper office, the "Matsu Story Museum" features the history of Matsu's newspaper industry on the first floor and displays artifacts and old photos from the battlefield era of Matsu on the second floor. Not far away, the converted old house, the "Tieban Living Museum," showcases local cultural artifacts and seems to lead visitors into a time tunnel to experience the various aspects of life in wartime Matsu. Matsu Story Museum Address: No. 19, Ren'ai Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 Tieban Living Museum (Nangan Tieban Community Development Association) Address: No. 51, Ren'ai Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 Crispy "Chong Di Shi Bing" packed with flavor "Chong Di Shi Bing" is one of the must-try snacks in Matsu. The word "Chong Di" is pronounced as "ㄊ一ˋ" and can also be called "Oyster Cake," a traditional snack from Fuzhou. Hidden in Ren'ai Market, "A Po Chong Di Shi Bing" resembles "Oyster Pancake," made with genuine ingredients. The batter made from rice and soybeans is filled with eggs, cabbage, shredded meat, and rice noodles, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, offering an irresistible layered texture! The store's "Red Yeast Chicken Skewers" are also highly recommended! Address: No. 15, Ren'ai Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County Business Hours: 14:00 until sold out Guanshan Ecological Trail Behind Tieban, across from the Nangan Visitor Center, the Guanshan Ecological Trail on the small hill used to be a major outpost. It was later renovated by the villagers into an ecological park that blends battlefield charm with lush greenery. A 360-degree camouflage observation deck has been built on the mountain, offering views of the Beihai Tunnel sea scenery and the landscape of Ren'ai Village.
