L18 Site Introduction
The L18 outpost, located on the southwest side of Lieyu Township, was established in 1987 by the stationed 158th Brigade and completed the following year. The architecture was built based on a modern style commonly used by the U.S. military after the Vietnam War, but the inspiration actually came from the "Phoenix" of the animated series "Science Fiction Adventure." Since L-18 is located between the Guishan Camp and the Shachikou Camp, it served as an important point for artillery acquisition on Lieyu Island during the period of cross-strait confrontation, making its overall firepower stronger than that of typical coastal defense outposts. The main bunker features a total of 16 machine gun firing ports, and the M24A1 tank bunkers on either side serve as the primary source of firepower for the fortress. Inside the L18 outpost, one can see the gun ports from the early deployment of machine guns, alongside faded slogans, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that is a must-visit photo spot for photography enthusiasts. Additionally, the coastline next to the fortress is a great place to relax and enjoy the waves. Each evening, the picturesque sunset combined with the view of Xiamen City in the distance is so beautiful it resembles a painting, making it worthwhile to pause and appreciate.
