Hongtu Kou San Camp L-36 Station Introduction
L-36 outpost is located on the northwest corner of the circular bike path in Lieyu Township. It is also known as "Hongtu Gou Sanying District" due to its position in the depression of the red earth coast. The area features many life-sized soldier statues, including soldiers in training and practicing pull-ups, as well as lying down to practice shooting. There is also a guarding dog on top of the bunker, making it a fun spot for tourists to take photos with them. Additionally, visitors can enjoy distant views of Xiamen and Shiyu. Next to the outpost is Catong Rock Beach, which is covered in railway tracks and is a recreational spot for the public. During the tense period between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, the military judged that the beach where L-36 outpost is located could be a potential landing site for enemy forces. To prevent any incursions during high tide, the military set up a row of defensive fortifications here. The outpost contains dormitories and an ammunition depot for officers and soldiers, and to meet shoreline defense needs, it is equipped with ten firing ports for rifles and machine guns, with a watchtower and several temporary firing ports on the upper structure. Having moved past its military duties, L-36 outpost has now become a well-developed tourist attraction. On sunny days, visitors can also see the popular slogan "One Country, Two Systems, Unified China" in Xiamen City from this location. Furthermore, L-36 outpost is the closest place to Shiyu, so when visiting, don't forget to use binoculars to take a look at Shiyu and the slogan, both of which present unique views!
