blue tears, matsu islands, nature, taiwan

Blue Tears: This Stunning Scene Seems Too Beautiful to Be Real

The Matsu Islands of Taiwan, near the coast of mainland China, used to be a major military outpost for opposing the Chinese communist regime following the central government’s retreat to Taiwan in 1949. But these days, the islands are a draw for tourists. Some of them come to explore the military tunnels, while others hope ...

Armin Auctor

The mysterious phenomenon known as 'Blue Tears' – a blue glow surrounding rocky outcroppings around Taiwan's Matsu Islands.

A Cozy Café on Taiwan’s Matsu Islands

Situated on the western tip of Nangan Island (南杆) in Taiwan’s Matsu Islands, Furen Café (夫人咖啡), also known as Madam Café, is a cozy coffee shop on the island’s Xiwei Village (四維村), also known as Furen Village (夫人村). The café is the namesake of the village’s nickname, which is so-called because of various distinct legends. ...

Billy Shyu

The Furen Café.