Dahan Onward Introduction
At the southern coast of Nangan Island, along the trail near the Nangan Visitor Center, lies the Da Han Military Outpost. This site, along with others such as Juguang Island, Points 33 and 46, creates a tight blockade controlling the waters leading to Juguang, making its strategic position quite important. In 1975, due to operational needs, soldiers from the Army’s landing forces worked day and night to construct the fortification using only manual labor, as equipment was rudimentary. The construction, which also involved blasting, was completed on March 29, 1976. The outpost consists of three levels: the topmost level houses the military company headquarters, the second level includes living quarters and a preparatory machine gun position, while the lowest level contains four 90mm anti-aircraft gun positions, a briefing room, a meeting room, storage rooms, and other spaces. The tunnels are approximately 1.5 meters wide, 2 meters high, with the main tunnel extending 150 meters and branch tunnels totaling 80 meters, summing up to 230 meters. As the military tensions eased and recognizing its potential for tourism development, the military handed over Da Han Outpost to the Matsu Administration. After renovations were completed in 2006, visitors can enter the outpost through the trail next to the Nangan Visitor Center. Every gun and cannon points towards the sea, evoking a sense of military supremacy that embodies the slogan “Guarding the Coast with Strength.” On clear days, visitors can catch a glimpse of the outline of Juguang Island while walking around the site.
