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Nestled between the mountains and sea, the rustic and beautiful fishing village of Nangang in Matsu consists of an island shaped like a rhinoceros. The Niuhorn settlement, located precisely at the northeast tip of Nangang Island, resembles a rhinoceros horn and earned its name accordingly. Perched against the mountainside, the Niuhorn settlement thrived in fisheries before the 1960s when the surrounding waters, situated at the confluence of northern and southern ocean currents, offered abundant fish resources. During its heyday, hundreds of fishing boats were moored at any given time, and the settlement flourished as the most populous in the island, with the construction of granite-stone seal houses. However, with the depletion of fishery resources and administrative units relocating elsewhere, the settlement gradually declined, and in the 1970s, it was renamed "Revival Village." In 1998, a group of visionary locals initiated the "Long-term Stay at Niuhorn" community movement to preserve the settlement and revitalize old houses. Starting with an aspiration for "artistic living and renewed charm in ancient dwellings," they restored dilapidated homes. Through repurposing idle spaces and hosting various cultural and artistic events, they revitalized traditional spaces and architecture, redefining community value. These unused old houses, subsequently transformed into cafes, guesthouses, and restaurants, now serve as ideal destinations for leisurely historical explorations. The Niuhorn trail, constructed from stones, is located on the left side of the Niuhorn cove and offers an excellent vantage point for scenic seascapes merging with the horizon. The 300-meter-long winding coastal path begins at the entrance behind the Wuling Temple. The two-story barracks with camouflage exteriors host an observation platform. From the vantage point, visitors might glimpse Beigan Island.