Monks Reading Scriptures

Matsu Attractions

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和尚看經

When vessels prepare to dock at Zhongzhu Port, one may notice a giant rock standing on the slope of the "Erliu Base" on Xiyin Island, facing west towards Zhongzhu Port. It resembles a deep-in-meditation practitioner, watching scriptures amidst the hustle and bustle of life, hence the name "Monk Reading Sutras." Located in a strategically important position, from Erliu Base, it overlooks and guards the gateway of Zhongzhu Port to Dongyin, controlling the entry and exit of various types of vessels. During sunset, the sky is filled with brilliant colors; viewed from Nanao, "Monk Reading Sutras" enhances the beauty of the sunset, evoking endless imagination. Note: Due to its location in an important strategic area of Dongyin, Monk Reading Sutras is currently under military control, and tourists are not allowed to enter.

Address:Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, Matsu

Monks Reading Scriptures Introduction

The Monk Reading Sutras is a giant rock standing on the hillside of the "Er Liu Base" on Xiyin Island, visible whenever vessels prepare to dock at Zhongzhu Harbor. It faces west towards Zhongzhu Harbor, resembling a deeply focused practitioner immersed in reading scriptures amidst the bustling world, hence the name. "The Monk Reading Sutras" is located in an important strategic position, overseeing Zhongzhu Harbor from Er Liu Base and controlling the entry and exit of various vessels. During sunset, the sky is filled with rosy clouds; from Nanao, the view of "The Monk Reading Sutras" against the backdrop of the setting sun is particularly stunning, inspiring endless imagination. Note: Due to its location in an important strategic area of Dongyin, The Monk Reading Sutras is currently still within a military-controlled zone, and visitors are not allowed to enter.

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