August 23 Artillery Battle Museum

The museum encompasses 12 display areas featuring military artifacts, documents, photographs, and models related to the 1958 artillery conflict between Taiwan and China.

During a 44-day period in 1958, the Kinmen archipelago endured an intense bombardment with 474,910 artillery shells from mainland China, resulting in unprecedented damage.

The memorial entrance displays carved names of 587 Republic of China armed forces members who lost their lives during the bombardment.

Visitors can reach the museum by taking a flight to Kinmen Airport from Taipei or Kaohsiung, followed by public bus service or rental transportation.

The density of artillery fire during the conflict reached four shells per square meter, establishing a record in military history.

GPS coordinates: 24.44322,118.43240

Latest update: March 12, 2025 01:06