L18 Base Introduction
The L18 outpost, located on the southwest side of Lieyu Township, was established by the 158th Brigade in 1987 and completed the following year. The architecture draws inspiration from the innovative designs commonly used by the U.S. military after the Vietnam War, though the original inspiration came from the "Phoenix" from the animated series "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman." Since L-18 is situated between the Kui Shan military camp and the Shajiao military camp, it became a critical point for Fire Network procurement during the era of cross-strait tension, making the overall firepower within the camp stronger than that of standard coastal defense outposts. The main bunker is equipped with 16 machine gun firing ports, while the M24A1 tank bunkers on either side serve as the main source of firepower. Inside the L18 outpost, the early deployed machine gun ports can be seen, alongside faded slogans that evoke a sense of nostalgia, making it a must-visit photo spot for photography enthusiasts. Additionally, the coastline next to the fortress offers a great place for relaxation and wave-watching; as the sun sets, the beautiful scenery with the sunset's glow paired with the distant view of Xiamen City resembles a painting, making it worthy of a pause to fully appreciate.
