Red Soil Channel L-36 Base Introduction
L-36 Point is located on the northwest corner of the circular bicycle path in Lieyu Township. Due to its position in a depression along the red clay coast, it is also known as "Red Clay Ditch Camp." The camp is adorned with many life-sized soldier statues, including soldiers in training and those practicing shooting and doing pull-ups. There is even a guard dog on top of the bunker, providing visitors with the opportunity to take fun photos with them. Additionally, from this location, everyone can enjoy a distant view of Xiamen and Shiyu Island. Next to the point is Cat Gong Stone Beach, which is filled with railway tracks and offers a recreational spot for the public to relax. During the standoff period between the two sides, the military judged that the beach at L-36 Point was a potential landing site for enemy forces. To prevent enemies from invading during high tide, the military established a series of defensive fortifications here. The camp includes barracks and an ammunition depot, with ten shooting ports for rifles and machine guns arranged according to coastal defense needs, while on top of the buildings, there is an observation tower and several temporary shooting ports. Having moved away from its military past, L-36 Point has now become a well-developed tourist destination. On clear days, visitors can also see the popular "One Country, Two Systems, Unified China" slogan in the urban area of Xiamen. Additionally, L-36 Point is the closest place to Shiyu Island, so when visiting, don’t forget to use binoculars to view both Shiyu Island and the slogan as two special sights!
