The North Border of the Nation Introduction
Standing at the northernmost point of Taiwan, many people know that the southernmost point of the Republic of China reaches the Spratly Islands at Zengmu Ansha, but they might not know that the northernmost point of the border is located at Dongyin, Matsu. If you head northwest from the Qing Shui Ao control station along the road, climb over the hills, and go all the way to the end, you will reach the northern border of the Republic of China. However, the true northernmost tip of Taiwan is actually a small reef located off the coast of Luohan Ping Cape! This reef, also known as Beigu Reef, is situated about 600 meters above the rear bay of Xiyin. Currently, the reef is uninhabited and may sometimes be submerged or appear depending on the tides. To commemorate this northern border and to allow tourists a glimpse of this site, the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration has built a viewing platform at the rear bay cape and erected a stone tablet that reads "National Northern Territory," providing visitors with a photo opportunity to prove they have visited the "north of the border," even if they did not see Beigu Reef.
