Matsu Islands

Matsu is the name for a group of islands off 's southern coast, approximately 160 km NW from the island of . The island falls under the jurisdiction of the Taiwan-based Republic of China, and along with , forms the front lines between the ROC and the People's Republic of China.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Ching-kuo Memorial Hall and Matsu Folklore Culture Museum.

Museum
Photo: rheins, CC BY 3.0.
The is a memorial hall dedicated to former President of the Republic of China Chiang Ching-kuo located in , , .

Museum
The Matsu Folk Culture Museum or Matsu Folk Cultural Artifacts Exhibition Hall is a in , , Fujian Province, Republic of China.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nangan.

is an island in the region of . It is the primary and governing island for the Matsu Islands. It is also the largest of the islands.

Matsu Islands

Latitude
26.15° or 26° 9′ north
Longitude
119.93333° or 119° 56′ east
Elevation
81 metres (266 feet)
Open location code
7PRX5W2M+28
Geo­Names ID
1672078
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Matsu Islands” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 馬祖列島
  • Chinese: 马祖列岛

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Qingshui Shan and Matsu Island.

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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Matsu Islands”. Photo: Joe Lo, CC BY-SA 2.0.