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The Matsu Islands [a] (UK: / ˌ m æ t ˈ s uː / or US: / ˌ m ɑː t ˈ s uː / [4]), officially Lienchiang County [b] (/ l j ɛ n ˈ dʒ j ɑː ŋ /), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China.
The island of Nangan is not only the largest island of its township, but also the largest island of Matsu. Nangan Township is also the largest township in Lienchiang County, with a population of about 4,000. The highest point of the island is the Mount Yuntai peak at 248 meters. [14] Nangan's climate is classified as subtropical, with distinct ...
Matsu Nangan Airport (Chinese: 馬祖南竿機場; pinyin: Mǎzǔ Nángān Jīchǎng) (IATA: LZN, ICAO: RCFG) is one of the airports in Matsu Islands, Lienchiang County, Fukien Province, Taiwan (ROC). It is located on the Nangan Island, near the Jieshou Village. It also serves as a heliport.
Beigan Township is located approximately 110 nautical miles (200 km) northwest of Taiwan Island. The township is located to the north of Nangan (Matsu Island) and is the second largest island in the Matsu Islands. At their closet points, Beigan Island and Nangan Island are within 3 kilometres (1.6 nmi) of each other. [26]
On account of the geological distinctiveness of Dongyin, in "Natural Landscapes and Resources Survey in the Matsu Islands" (馬祖地區地景資源調查), conducted in 2000 by National Taiwan University Professor Ging-Chan Lin, twelve out of eighteen sights on the island were rated A. Among the 5 evaluation criteria, vividness, diversity, and ...
Matsu may refer to: Mazu, or Matsu, a sea goddess in Chinese folk religion; Matsu-class destroyer; Matsu Islands (Lienchiang County), Fujian, Republic of China (Taiwan) Matsu Beigan Airport; Matsushima (Matsu Islands), in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan; Japanese ship Matsu, several ships; Matsu, a character in the Sekirei manga and anime
The Matsu Distillery (traditional Chinese: 馬祖酒廠; simplified Chinese: 马祖酒厂; pinyin: Mǎzǔ Jiǔchǎng) is a distillery in Niujiao Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan. History