Citi

Once the most militarized zone on earth, Kinmen is home to a large man-made saltwater lake Cihu that was first built in 1969 for military use, where the 550-meter-long causeway, also known as Citi, deters enemy from beach landing. As time goes by, the lake linking to open sea now provides locals with fresh supplies of seafood and becomes a not-to-be-missed attraction for travelers of all sorts. Standing on the causeway, visitors are granted a panoramic view over the tranquil lake of Cihu that bears testament to the military history of Kinmen.

Once stepping onto the causeway, every visitor will be greeted by the crisp salty smell of the ocean. When the sky is clear, Lieyu Island (commonly known as Lesser Kinmen) and Xiamen islands can even be spotted in the distance. Connecting Jincheng with Guningtou, the causeway is less than 10 kilometers away from China and testifies to the danger that Kinmen residents faced when military tensions ran high between China and Taiwan.

The wetland outside the causeway has a rich biodiversity of birdlife. Without being obstructed by mountains and cliffs, the sandbar becomes a foremost birdwatching spot when flocks of migratory birds are passing through. The viewing of glorious sunset is the best known secret of Cihu. At the sunset golden hour, the shimmering lake rich with the reflection of the scene above will enchant every visitor to this serene paradise.