Zhongzhu Port Pier & Sea Pillar Monument, Dongyin, Matsu

About this place

Zhongzhu Port & Main Wharf, Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County (Matsu), Taiwan. Carved between soaring sea cliffs at Taiwan's northernmost frontier, Zhongzhu Port welcomes the monumental Taima Star ferry arriving from Keelung. A dramatic granite cliffside bearing the red inscription "Zhong Liu Di Zhu" (Midstream Pillar) stands watch over the deep fjord-like harbor. Ascending from the port toward Dongyin Lighthouse and One-Line-of-Sky sea gorges, travelers dine at Nao Village to savor silky Guoli Tofu Pudding (國利豆花), hand-pulled Changfeng Buckwheat Noodles (長風蕎麥麵), and world-famous Dongyin Aged Kaoliang Liquor.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Northernmost Maritime Frontier Gateway of Dongyin Island: Enter the dramatic fjord harbor beneath sheer granite cliffs.

▸ Monumental "Midstream Pillar" Carved Rock & Coastal Overlook: Photograph towering cliff inscriptions welcoming naval and passenger vessels.

▸ Silky Guoli Handmade Douhua & Changfeng Buckwheat Noodles: Taste organic soybean pudding, hearty cold soba, and legendary vintage spirits.