A concierge that already knows Matsu
NUM holds 497 places in and around Matsu. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Two of us on Nangan tonight. Somewhere for Fuzhou-style dinner near Jieshou?
Three places near Jieshou that fit. Want me to book one?
What is in the Matsu directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted October 10, 2026.
Matsu at a glance
Matsu is a chain of Taiwan-administered granite islands off the Fujian coast; Dongyin, the northernmost, is only about 10 nautical miles (19 km) from the mainland. Visitors come for the stone villages, Cold War tunnels and Fuzhou-style food, and from spring into early summer for the glowing 'blue tears' along the shore. Many locals also speak the Matsu dialect of Fuzhounese (Eastern Min).
Known for
Blue tears 藍眼淚
Bioluminescent plankton that light up the shoreline at night, peaking April to June.
Beihai Tunnel (Nangan) 北海坑道
Sea-level tunnel cut by soldiers in the late 1960s to hide boats; now toured on foot or by small boat.
Qinbi Village 芹壁聚落
Cluster of granite stone houses on Beigan, some now guesthouses.
Tunnel 88 八八坑道
Former military tunnel on Nangan, now used to age the local kaoliang.
Laojiu rice wine 馬祖老酒
Fuzhou-style yellow rice wine (青紅酒); also cooked into laojiu noodles (老酒麵線).
Jiguang bun 繼光餅
Ring-shaped baked bun, split and filled; an everyday Matsu snack.
Getting there
Fly from Taipei Songshan to Nangan (about 50 min, Uni Air and Mandarin Airlines) or to Beigan (about 50 min, Uni Air); Uni Air also flies Taichung–Nangan (about 1 h 15 min). The overnight ferry from Keelung (Taima Star or New Taima) takes about 8–10 h and alternates between calling at Nangan or Dongyin first. A daytime fast ferry from Taipei Port to Nangan (about 3 h) ran only as a June trial in 2026.
Getting around
Nangan and Beigan have island buses, taxis and scooter rental (you need a motorcycle licence). Boats link Nangan's Fu'ao Harbor with Beigan (about 20 min), Juguang (Dongju and Xiju) and Dongyin, with schedules that change with the weather.
When to go
Late spring through early autumn has the calmest seas, and the blue tears peak April to June. Fog is common from about March to June and closes the airports. Winters are cold, cloudy and windy.
Local tip
Spring fog can cancel flights for days. Keep a spare day, and treat the overnight Keelung ferry as your fallback.
Facts checked October 3, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
Where NUM looks in Matsu
Districts NUM covers here.
- Nangan Township 南竿鄉
- Beigan Township 北竿鄉
- Dongyin Township 東引鄉
- Juguang Township 莒光鄉
How NUM works in Matsu
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Matsu
How many restaurants does NUM know in Matsu?
66 in and around Matsu, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Matsu?
Yes: 5 street-food spots and 1 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Matsu?
NUM knows 16 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
When can I see the blue tears in Matsu?
The bioluminescence peaks between April and June, and Nangan's western and southern shores are among the viewing areas. It varies from night to night, so give yourself more than one evening.
Should I fly or take the ferry to Matsu?
Flying takes about 50 min from Taipei Songshan but is vulnerable to fog and wind. The overnight ferry from Keelung takes 8–10 h and is the usual fallback when flights are grounded.
What language can I message NUM in for Matsu?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Pro are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Matsu
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended