Kinmen Travel

L18 Stronghold is located on the southwest side of Lieyu Township. Built by Division 158 that was stationed there in 1987, the construction was completed in 1988. In 2015, Lieyu Township Office took over the spot and renovated it. The architectural design follows modern US military styles but the inspiration actually came from the God Phoenix from the animation, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

L-18 Stronghold, located between Guishan and Shaxibao Camp, was an important location of firepower on Lieyu Island during the period of cross-strait military stalemate. Firepower here is more than typical coastal defense strongholds. There are 16 machine gun posts at the main fort, with firepower concentrated in the M23A1 tank forts on the two sides of the main fort.

Inside the L-18 Stronghold you can find the old machine gun posts with morale-boosting slogans that have faded. It is a great spot for nostalgic photos. You should not miss it for your social media check-ins and Instagram photos. In addition, the beach next to the fort is a great place for treading waves. At sunset, the beautiful sun setting into the waves against the backdrop of Xiamen afar is a great view worthy of your time and appreciation.