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Dadan Island is part of Lieyu Township, Kinmen County. After arriving at Little Kinmen, visitors must take a boat to reach the island. Known as the "secret of the battlefield's secret spots," it's also considered the front-line's front line during the Cold War era due to its proximity of just 4,400 meters to Xiamen. Despite its small size and flat terrain, the island opened to tourists in 2019, unveiling its storied past to the public. **Dadan Harbor** The harbor's gate features large slogans like "Dadan bears the weight of the nation's fate; though the island stands alone, its people are never isolated" and "Loyalty pierces the sun and moon, bravery shakes mountains and rivers," evoking profound respect. **Shengming Road** Along this 500-meter path, 212 pairs (636 individual lions) of cement lions in male-female and parent-cub combinations face each other. The entire island hosts 491 pairs (1,473 lions). **Beian Temple** Located beside the "Jishen" grave, this small temple venerates Beitian Xuanti (Mazu's alternate name), a deity discovered onshore and enshrined by soldiers. Wall carvings read: "Mountains need not be high; with immortal presence, they become renowned. Temples need not be grand; with heartfelt devotion, they become powerful." **Mind War Wall** The island's most iconic feature is this 3.2-meter-high, 20-meter-long concrete wall built in 1986 with military slogans. Xiamen tourists eagerly visit this spot, and from the adjacent observation deck, binoculars reveal visitors taking boat tours near the coast. **North Flag Tower** Originally the broadcasting chamber of the Da Dan station, this site offers the best view of Xiamen. The landscape spans from Er Dan (Second Island), San Dan (Third Island), Si Dan (Fourth Island), Wu Dan (Fifth Island) to Zhangzhou. **Dadan Broadcasting Station** Established by the "Great Wall forces" in the 1950s and expanded in 1969, its soundwaves reached 20,000 meters. Upro the mountain path, identical broadcasting horns align with the North Hill. The summit is the North Flag Tower, offering panoramic views. **Dadan Spirit Spring** This spring allegedly emerged after Zhu Yushan pierced his sword into the ground during the Ming dynasty. Rules include: no slaughtering, showering, washing hair, drawing water from the well rim, or using water for laundering clothes or vegetable irrigation. Some superstitions warn women nearby might harm their luck, though this validity remains unconfirmed. **Spirit Spring Tea House** Built in 1991 using locally produced Casuarina wood, this venue serves as a key leisure spot and guest-reception hall. Its walls display handwritten inscriptions and photos from visiting dignitaries. **Ticket Info, Boarding, and Tours:** Contact certified vendors directly: **Wanyi Lieyu Co., Ltd.** Booking: [https://visitlieyu.com](https://visitlieyu.com) Phone: +886-82-362921, +886-975-262818 **Pingshang International Co., Ltd.** Booking: [https://lin.ee/fZIyaLW](https://lin.ee/fZIyaLW) Phone: +886-82-316428 **Island Access Info:** [https://kinmen.travel/zh-tw/news/details/3805](https://kinmen.travel/zh-tw/news/details/3805) **Accessibility** Wheelchair rentals available