Ma Shan Observatory Introduction
Mahu Mountain, located in Jinsha Township, is only 2,100 meters away from the nearby Jiao Yu Island, and during low tide, it is just 1,800 meters away, making it the closest point between Kinmen and Xiamen. In the past, it served as a military fortress for observing maritime activities on the opposite shore, earning it the title of "The First Guard Post of the World." Upon entering the observation post, visitors pass through a section of combat tunnels, which are equipped with military facilities such as gun emplacements. On clear days, the Hongjian Mountain in Fujian is clearly visible, bringing back memories of its military past, and it has become a popular tourist attraction! The Mahu Broadcasting Station, located beside the road leading to the Mahu Observation Post, is similar to the Guningtou Beishan Broadcasting Station and serves as the front line for psychological warfare against the mainland, colloquially referred to as the "talking station" by locals. The late singer Teresa Teng also broadcasted to the opposite shore from the Mahu Broadcasting Station on two occasions. Over time, the need for psychological warfare broadcasts has diminished, and now it occasionally plays popular music and Taiwanese songs.
