L18 Base Introduction
The L18 outpost, located on the southwestern side of Lieyu Township, was established in 1987 by the troops of the 158th Brigade and completed the following year. The architecture was inspired by the innovative designs commonly used by the U.S. military after the Vietnam War, but its influence actually came from the “Fenghuang” (Phoenix) in "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman." Due to its location between the Guishan Military Base and the Shaxi Fortress during the period of cross-strait confrontation, L-18 became an important site for purchasing firepower on Lieyu Island. Therefore, the overall firepower in the base is more robust than that of ordinary coastal defense outposts. The main bunker is equipped with 16 machine gun firing ports, while the M24A1 tank bunkers on both sides serve as the main firepower locations. Inside the L18 outpost, you can see the early deployment of machine gun ports, accompanied by faded slogans, creating a nostalgic effect that is a must-visit photo spot for photography enthusiasts. Additionally, the coastline next to the fortress is a great place to relax and play in the waves. Every sunset, the beautiful scenery of the setting sun paired with the distant view of Xiamen City is as picturesque as a painting, making it worth stopping to fully appreciate.
