【Workshop(s)】[No.90 Bus] Matsu Five Days and Four Nights - Semi-self-service Small Group/Blue Tears/Check in at Qinbi Village

The place that's a bit far from us**Mazu** Matsu, to Taiwanese people, seems to have always been a blank existence. In my imagination, I couldn't find the right words to describe these remote frontier islands. A few years ago, Mazu became popular because of "Blue Tears", and tourists filed to Mazu in pursuit of one of the most beautiful wonders of the world that CNN selected as a must-see in this lifetime. However, without the blue tears, what would Mazu have left? The historical context and special geographical location that are different from Taiwan have shaped the unique way of life and culture of the Matsu people. Every thing that seems to be normal in Taiwan will always have its own meaning when it arrives in Matsu. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51578671027_2da4e123ae_b.jpg Riding a motorcycle through the various combat readiness trails, passing by the Miscanthus grass on both sides, what catches your eye is the endless blue sea, or the military base full of mysterious colors, choose different corners, there will always be something that belongs to you. landscape. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51579493646_1e4f3f1fb4_b.jpg **[Six travel highlights, exclusive to Ninety Roads]** **1 Reef to explore oysters** Walk on the strange rocks on Nangan Island and experience this unique sea-seeking activity in Matsu together. In addition to taking you to find shellfish that can be collected, the master will also teach you to distinguish these unique marine creatures, so that you can truly integrate into the daily life of the Mazu people. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51587969424_a9bcc1befa_b.jpg **2 Deep into the end of the mountain and sea at the edge of the island** The Matsu Islands are north of Taiwan's border. The mountains and seas in the islands have their own unique taste of vicissitudes. The undulating hillsides and the cliffs stacked with granite seem to go straight to the bottomless sea at a glance. We will take you to hike the Luobang Mountain Trail on Beigan Island, a back and forth route of about an hour https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51586467022_ab2dc14769_b.jpg **3 Starry Sky Sea and Land BBQ Dinner** On the platform of the military bunker, we will hold an exclusive sea and land barbecue feast for the Ninety Roads! All the ingredients will be prepared by a special person, and enjoy the most exquisite dinner with a simple gas oven grill! * The production season of mussels and oysters is about June each year, and the ingredients will be adjusted according to the conditions of the month **4 Talent leads the way to chase blue tears** Many tour groups only take tourists to Beihai Tunnel to watch the blue tears, but this is not the real "chasing tears". In the perception of the locals in Matsu, chasing tears should be riding a motorcycle every night, shuttle between different places On the stronghold and the cliff, an almost romantic pursuit of blue tears. Ninety Road specially hired a tear chasing expert from Beigan Island. Under his leadership, we will use one night to go to every place where we have the opportunity to chase tears together. If there is no result in the end, you can also take pictures of the beautiful galaxy and starry sky on the island without light pollution to make up for the shortcomings. ＊ Whether the success of chasing tears depends on luck and the weather, there is no guarantee that this trip will be able to see blue tears smoothly https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51587526353_a05d4613e9_b.jpg **5 Handmade in ancient houses to feel life** Golden dumplings are a local delicacy that can only be eaten in Matsu. Jiu Shi Lu will make their own golden dumplings by kneading the dough made of sweet potatoes in a traditional mansion! From kneading, stuffing, cooking, you will participate in all the production process, and finally enjoy a bowl of cold golden dumpling sweet soup in the quaint old house in Sakali! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51588204865_b6aaa79fd6_b.jpg **6 Military Secret Tunnel Adventures** Matsu has the highest density of military tunnels in the world. The dim and curved tunnels can only be found with weak lights. Every bunker, station post, and military base has its own great achievements in the past. These battlefield stories are not only in the military The museum knows a thing or two, and if you can listen to these tunnels where you can't see your fingers, you will feel better! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51586480552_ca58019406_b.jpg **Add more code! The most beautiful accommodation experience in Matsu** Due to the relationship between climate and location, the tourism development in Matsu is not as good as that of other parts of Taiwan, so accommodation options are relatively scarce. Most tour groups only arrange to stay in simple hotels without special features. The No. 90 bus is cooperating with the most beautiful youth hostel on the island. It is a pleasure to let the little passengers stay in Matsulian! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51587966309_9be7a59331_b.jpg 1/Nangan 55 Base｜Stay in a bunker on a cliff The No.55-Hostel-55 base will be located on the Ninety Road of Nangan Island. The hotel is a bunker next to the cliffs. It is the first hotel in Taiwan converted from a military base. You can have an invincible sea view without going out. If you are lucky Hershey can even see blue tears in hotels! 2/Under the Banyan Tree in Beigan｜An old house hotel with the best view in Qinbi Beigan arranged to stay under the banyan tree in Qinbi. The hotel itself was rebuilt from a traditional northern Fujian building. It is located at the highest point of Qinbi Village, and you can easily overlook the entire Qinbi Village and the sunset sea view. Sit on a rocking chair outside the hotel, drink a beer, and enjoy all the beautiful views of Qinbi from morning to night. See what those who attended had to say: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51587544988_77ca44e038_b.jpg **【Experience content】** . Intra-island trip: 5 days 4 nights . Travel itinerary: Mazu Lianjiang County｜Dongju - Nangan - Beigan - Daqiu . Group size: 8 - 15 people . Tour fee per person: from 12800 The itinerary includes Dongju, staying in Nangan for 1 night and Beigan for 2 nights. The group fee includes accommodation, experience itinerary, some meals, local transportation, insurance, salaries of accompanying travelers and guides, etc.**Does not include round-trip transportation to Matsu and other meals. Jiushi Road can book round-trip air tickets or ferry tickets for free** ＊There is also a four-day three-night short-term itinerary offered on a fixed date: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/7KSB9YPm **. Fee includes** Accommodation: 1 night in Uncle Yawo, Dongjurong. Nangan 55 Base, Beigan Qinbi Banyan Tree Homestay, backpack bed/four-person private room for 3 nights. ・Transportation: Dongju, Nangan and Beigan locomotives, one for 2 people (if there is a need for a single one, the price will be increased by 500/day), Nangan-Dongju round-trip transportation boat (long line), Nangan-Beijing one-way Transportation boat, Beigan Daegu round-trip transportation boat ・Meals: Starry Sky BBQ Dinner, 2-Day B&B Breakfast ・Experience activities: military tunnel exploration, reef exploration, Daqiu Sika Deer Island, hand-made golden dumplings, experts chasing blue tears, and Nanbeigan travel around the island ・Small passenger travel bag: Matsu theme bag (map, badge) ·Liability Insurance ・Local guide ・Accompanying travelers: Accompanying travelers are not only friends of small passengers when traveling, but also the soul of the trip. They will accompany the small passengers and play with them, creating a comfortable and comfortable communication atmosphere for everyone. They also have professional skills and knowledge, and are solely responsible for the coordination of the itinerary and your safety. **. Fee does not include** ・Transportation to and from Matsu: Young passengers can choose to travel to and from Matsu by plane or boat, and Jiushi Road provides free booking services ・Meals: The tour does not include meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary. Accompanying travelers will recommend small passengers to go to many local snacks or specialty restaurants in Matsu ・Personal expenses: souvenirs, postcards, snacks and drinks **. Accommodation** Nangan: 55 Base Hotel / Beigan: Qinbi Banyan Tree B&B ＊The price includes backpack bed/four-person private room, and offers to upgrade to double-person private room or suite. Please contact us before purchasing to see if there are any vacancies on the date. ＊The upgrade of backpacker room is 8,000 yuan for 4 nights of double senior suite. Nangan stayed in the 55-point sea view suite, and Beigan stayed in the oversized suite of the Banyan Tree B&B. The upgraded unit is a room, one room can accommodate up to 2 people ＊The backpacker room is upgraded to a double superior room for 4 nights, and the price is 6,000 yuan for Nangan to stay in a 55-point sea view room or a single-family cabin, and Beigan to stay in a refined room under the Banyan Tree. The upgraded unit is a room, one room can accommodate up to 2 people **. Island Transportation Arrangements** The locomotive is arranged for two people and one pair. If the young passenger is worried that they are not good at riding the locomotive, Jiu Shilu will assist in arranging suitable young passengers to go with them. ＊If a small passenger wants to ride a locomotive alone, an additional fee of 2,000 is required. It is not necessary to ride with other small passengers **. Age Restriction**: 12 years old and over / under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent **. collection disbanding place** Meeting place: Nangan Airport or Wharf / Dissolution place: Beigan Airport or Wharf **【Itinerary Summary】** . Morning｜Arrived at Nangan, headed to Dongju The morning is the gathering day, and young passengers can choose the boat that departed from Keelung the night before, or the plane that arrives on the same day to gather. The escort will be waiting for you at the airport or port. Upon arrival, all members will take the afternoon ferry to Dongju For detailed transportation information, please refer to the following about assembly and disbandment . Afternoon｜Dongju Island Tour Follow the footsteps of accompanying travelers to visit various attractions and secret places in Dongju . Evening｜Chasing Blue Tears with Daren During the blue tears season every year, we will arrange for the tear chasers in Dongju to explore every corner of the island where blue tears may appear. **DAY 2** . Morning｜Arrived at Nangan Island Take a boat from Dongju back to Nangan . Afternoon｜Military Tunnel Expedition Follow the footsteps of the local people, go deep into various military strongholds and bunkers, and listen to many exciting, exciting and mysterious battlefield stories . Evening｜Starry Sky Sea and Land Barbecue Dinner When the night falls, we will have a barbecue dinner with local ingredients from Matsu on the rooftop of the military fortress **DAY 3** . Morning｜Free exploration of Nangan Island You will have enough time to choose your most comfortable way and rhythm to explore Nangan Island. You can go with other small passengers to go to the giant Mazu statue, Baba tunnel road, Mazu winery and Qingshui Village. You can also find a specialty coffee shop to spend leisure time . Afternoon｜Reef exploration, oyster picking With the old master, walking and jumping on the reefs and cliffs, picking up simple tools and becoming a Mazu sea seeker. The master will teach us how to collect shellfish, oysters and various snails, praying that the little passengers can return with a full load . Afternoon｜Go to Beigan We took the last boat from Nangan Island to Beigan **DAY 4** . Morning｜Exploring the Secret Realm of Beigan Ring Road Accompanying travelers will lead small passengers on a tour around the island, which will include many 90 secret places, such as 06 and 08 strongholds, Nun Mountain and Dawo Mountain. You can also choose to explore at your own pace or find a beautiful café in Qinbi for brunch . Afternoon｜Daqiu Sika Island Take a boat again to Daqiu Island. Daqiu Island is famous for wild sika deer. We will take a handful of mulberry leaves and walk around the island to find the traces of sika deer. You will also climb to the Daqiu Bunker to experience the military elegance of the past. . Evening｜Chasing Blue Tears with Daren Jiu Shilu specially hired local professional tear-chasing experts to take small passengers up the mountain and down to the sea, looking for the trail of blue tears! In addition to chasing tears, there is also a chance to see the starry sky and the boundless Milky Way **DAY 5** . Morning｜Hike on Luobang Mountain The tour guide will bring small passengers to the edge of Beigan Island, walk on the secret path that once explored the reefs for local villagers, and feel the loneliness and vicissitudes of life at the end of the world. . Afternoon｜ Hand-made golden dumplings in ancient houses In a century-old house, learn to make Matsu's unique desserts, from preparing ingredients, filling, cooking, and finally enjoying a bowl of cold and sweet golden sweet potato dumplings! . Afternoon｜Beijing Island disbanded After all the itineraries are over, you can choose the most convenient way to leave Matsu. Jiushi Road provides services for booking ferry tickets and air tickets. You can also choose to stay in Matsu and continue your own travel. **【About collection and dissolution】** **. Nangan Collection** The first day is the assembly day, please take the plane that arrives at Nangan Airport at 14:30 at the latest. The meeting point can be selected from Nangan Airport or Nangan Fuao Port. After the arrival time of the plane or boat is confirmed, the accompanying travelers will be waiting for you on the spot. **. Beigan disbanded** The fourth day is the day of dissolution, and you can choose to return to Taiwan by plane from Beigan or by boat from Nangan. The tour fee includes transportation from the hotel to Beigan Airport or Beigan Port. If it is by boat, you need to purchase an additional one-way ticket from Beigan to Nangan. **. Choose a round-trip flight** The flight from Taipei Songshan to Matsu Nanbeigan is operated by Uni Air, with about three flights a day and a flight time of about 50 minutes. Due to the popularity of international travel, early booking is required. April-June is the fog season, and the flight cancellation rate is as high as 50%. **. Choose a round trip by boat** From Keelung Port to Nangan Fuao Port, Taima Star runs once a day. You need to take the boat that departs the night before the meeting day and arrive at Nangan at about 9:00 am the next day. It is a separate bed for the sleeper, and you can arrive at Matsu as soon as you wake up. The return flight is at 9:30 am and arrives at Keelung Port at about 6:00 pm. September-March is the northeast monsoon season, and there is a high probability of flight cancellations. **. Recommended items to bring** 1/Personal identity documents (such as identity cards, health insurance cards, etc., check the identity when boarding the boat) 2/ Locomotive driver's license 3/Sunscreen products and clothing (Mazu is an island terrain, the sun is hot, it is recommended to use sunscreen products that are friendly to the marine environment) 4/ Seasickness medicine (If the young passenger has experience of motion sickness or seasickness, please remember to prepare relevant medicines!) 5/Rain gear **【About the No. 90 bus】** **Ninety Road**, the team members are all backpackers born in the 90s. Because we are young, we are not afraid of the world; because we are young, we are more willing to try all the possibilities of travel.**Bus**is the daily life and the most authentic experience in travel. We believe that travel should have the purest connection with the place, from which it can be ordinary but deeply moved. Ninety Road Bus was founded by a group of backpackers born in the 90s who love to travel. In the beginning, it was used to simply record our travel stories, and gradually accumulated the yearning and hope for travel. After trying all kinds of travel, we couldn't help thinking: "Is it possible to keep the maximum backpacker element in a small group trip?" We want to try a new type of travel method, which can solve the traditional group group, not free, and unable to play freely; at the same time, it also avoids the trouble, time-consuming and loneliness of traveling alone. In the small group travel, the maximum freedom is maintained, and through carefully designed itinerary activities, the participating small passengers can experience the most local life in a limited time.