National Park | Kinmen National Park

Kinmen at Its Own Pace
Battlefield Heritage 3-Day Journey

Kinmen, Island Time

Step into Kinmen's coastal villages, wartime tunnels and Minnan-style lanes, and discover the island through its food, handicrafts and stories on a leisurely three-day, two-night cultural journey.

Highlights

Highlights of the journey

Kinmen is an island that has preserved its natural ecology, Minnan villages, wartime memories and local industries remarkably intact. This 3-day, 2-night journey starts at Kinmen Airport and, by mid-size coach and on foot, links Ci Lake, stone oyster culture, Zhaishan Tunnel, Houpu Old Town, Zhongshan Forest, handmade peanut candy (gongtang), the Guanghua cultural park, Mt. Taiwu and the Jingwu Wine Cellar.

More than sightseeing, the journey uses guided tours, food and hands-on experiences to show how Kinmen’s people have lived amid coastal landscapes, wartime history, and village traditions, letting you feel the island’s own cultural rhythm.

Discover Coastal Livelihoods

From Ci Lake to the Stone Oyster Culture Museum, learn about the intertidal zone, stone oyster farming and island life.

Step Into Wartime Memories

Explore Zhaishan Tunnel, the Zhongshan Forest Visitor Center and the Jingwu Wine Cellar to understand the traces left by different eras of Kinmen's history.

Taste Kinmen's Flavors

Stone oyster dishes, the Houpu Commander's Banquet, a full beef feast and shared local dishes tell local stories at the table.

Try Traditional Handicrafts

Make Kinmen peanut candy (gongtang) by hand and experience the skill and flavor of a local industry.

Village Evening Stroll

Walk Mingyi Old Street and the Houpu quarter from day into night, reading the life of the old town.

Greet the Dawn on Mt. Taiwu

Climb Mt. Taiwu at daybreak and watch the island wake up from one of Taiwan's "Little 100 Peaks" trails.

Day 1

Coastal Livelihoods × Houpu Old Town

01
Kinmen Airport
Meet and depart, with an itinerary and safety briefing
02
Ci Lake Information Station
Your guide introduces the natural ecology, coastal environment and wartime background around Ci Lake
03
Stone Oyster Culture Museum
Learn about Kinmen's stone oyster farming, harvesting tools and intertidal way of life
04
Stone Oyster House
Enjoy a stone oyster lunch and get a taste of the local marine industry
05
Zhaishan Tunnel
Enter a wartime tunnel carved from granite and experience Kinmen's distinctive military landscape
06
Mingyi Old Street
Wander the old-world lanes and admire Minnan architecture and village character
07
Kinmen Houpu Commander's Banquet
Savor a local banquet infused with Kinmen's historical stories
08
Houpu Night Walk
Optional after dinner depending on energy levels; guided walk of about 2 hours
09
Kinmen Chang Hong Boutique Hotel or Haifu Business Hotel
Check in and rest, ending Day 1

Day 2

Wartime Memories × Local Crafts

01
Hotel Breakfast
Depart after breakfast
02
Zhongshan Forest Visitor Center
Exhibits and guided tours introduce Kinmen's natural ecology, architecture and historic battle sites
03
Qiao An Ranch (Boyu Flagship)
Enjoy a full Kinmen beef feast for lunch
04
Sheng Zu Peanut Candy Workshop
Make Kinmen's signature souvenir by hand and discover a local industry built on the aroma of peanuts and sugar
05
Kinmen Guanghua Cultural and Creative Park
Through a guided or audio tour of the park, learn about everyday life and battlefield culture under military administration
06
Guanghua Garden Restaurant
Enjoy a special dinner inspired by wartime food stories
07
Haifu Garden Hotel
Check in and rest, ending the second day

Day 3

Mt. Taiwu at Dawn × Kinmen Kaoliang

01
Sunrise on Mt. Taiwu
Set out from the Yuzhang Road trailhead, passing the "Wanshi Diantou" rock inscriptions on the way to the sunrise trail; about 1 hour on foot to the viewing area
02
Hotel Breakfast & Rest
Return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest, and check out before noon
03
Yangming Restaurant
Enjoy a lunch of shared Kinmen local dishes
04
Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor · Jingwu Wine Cellar
Visit the cellar by reservation to learn about kaoliang liquor production and cellar aging; eligible guests can join a tasting
05
Kinmen Airport
The journey ends, with return flights to Taiwan after 17:00

Actual arrangements may vary with the season, weather, host partners and group size, and will be confirmed before departure.

Along the Way

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Journey Details

Practical info

Ideal For

Travelers who enjoy history and culture, village walks and local food
Schools, companies, clubs, and government groups
Organizations planning cultural education, sustainable travel or group exchange activities
Those able to join early-morning activities and walk continuously for about 1–2 hours

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Meeting point: Kinmen Airport
Drop-off point: Kinmen Airport
Main areas: Jincheng, Jinning, Jinhu, Jinsha
Transport: 20-seat mid-size coach + walking
Accommodation: Kinmen Chang Hong Boutique Hotel / Haifu Business Hotel, Haifu Garden Hotel or equivalent
Meals: 2 hotel breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Reference group size: Planned for a group of 15; the mid-size coach seats up to 16
Journey price: Quote on request, based on departure date, flights and final group size

Pricing & Booking Notes

Before you book

Included

Mid-size coach for all three days and necessary parking fees
Two nights' accommodation with hotel breakfast
Three lunches and two dinners as listed in the itinerary
Sheng Zu Peanut Candy Workshop
Tour leader, guided tours as required by the itinerary, and group insurance

Not Included

Round-trip airfare between Taiwan's main island and Kinmen
Personal expenses and items not listed in the itinerary
Additional costs arising from flight changes, weather or personal reasons
Jingwu Wine Cellar tickets and other experience fees not yet included in the final quote

Several venues and experiences on this journey have fixed opening days or reservation slots, so the departure date must be confirmed by the travel agency.
The Houpu night walk is optional after dinner and will be adjusted according to travelers' energy, the weather and guided tour sessions.
The Mt. Taiwu sunrise outing depends on weather and trail conditions; in poor weather, the travel agency will substitute another site or rest time.
Wear comfortable, non-slip walking shoes and bring a light jacket, water, sun protection and rain gear.
Tastings at the Jingwu Wine Cellar are subject to legal drinking age requirements; minors and non-drinkers will be offered a non-alcoholic alternative.
Please let us know about vegetarian or other dietary needs when you sign up.

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From stone oysters in the intertidal zone, old-town lanes and wartime tunnels to dawn on Mt. Taiwu and the aroma of kaoliang, spend three days reading the island memories Kinmen has left in the sea breeze.

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Kinmen National Park | 3 days, 2 nights