As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread across the world, many have canceled travel plans abroad and instead opted for more local, mini-vacations.
In fact, Taiwan has many hidden gems that are second to none when it comes to travel.
Recently, a little settlement located on the Matsu Islands, nicknamed “Taiwanese little Greece” has become a popular tourist attraction.
▲北竿芹壁部落｜Beigan Chin-Bi Settlement (Courtesy of IG/@acezhanggg)北竿芹壁部落號稱「馬祖地中海」為目前保存的最完整的馬祖閩東傳統建築聚落。古城倚著山勢呈階梯狀排列、面向湛藍大海，來到此喝杯咖啡、享用早午餐宛如置身於地中海。
The Beigan Chin-Bi Settlement, also known as the “Matsu Mediterranian,” has one of the most well-preserved examples of traditional Eastern Min architecture on the island.
The ancient city leans against the mountain in a terraced arrangement and faces the blue sea. There, you can go for a cup of coffee or brunch and feel as if you were watching the Mediterranean sea.
▲北竿芹壁部落｜Beigan Chin-Bi Settlement (Courtesy of IG/@acezhanggg)▲北竿芹壁部落｜Beigan Chin-Bi Settlement (Courtesy of IG/@acezhanggg)
▲北竿芹壁部落｜Beigan Chin-Bi Settlement (Courtesy of IG/@acezhanggg)傍晚時分，不妨前往南竿津沙部落，踏著沙灘、欣賞最美夕陽。津沙部落同樣保有馬祖傳統閩東建築，但與芹壁部落相比之下較為蕭瑟，藤蔓盤踞於石縫之中，在此神秘廢墟中穿梭，享受探險樂趣。
In the evening, you may wish to head to the Nangan Jin-Sha Settlement and take a stroll on the beach whilst enjoying the beautiful sunset.
The Jin-Sha Tribe also maintains the traditional Eastern Min architecture of Matsu. However, compared with the Chin-Bi Settlement, it appears more desolate as vines entrench itself in the stone cracks. Go and visit this mysterious ruins and enjoy the adventure.
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▲南竿津沙聚落 | Nangan Jin-Sha Settlement (Courtesy of IG/@moana_hsu)▲南竿津沙聚落 | Nangan Jin-Sha Settlement (Courtesy of IG/@moana_hsu)原文自 《The China Post》