Mashan Broadcasting and Observation Station
| Mashan Broadcasting and Observation Station | |
|---|---|
馬山觀測站 | |
 Entrance of Mashan Observation Post | |
  Taiwan | |
| General information | |
| Type | former broadcasting and observation tower |
| Location | Jinsha, Kinmen, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°31′35.9″N 118°24′35.8″E / 24.526639°N 118.409944°ECoordinates: 24°31′35.9″N 118°24′35.8″E / 24.526639°N 118.409944°E |
Mashan Broadcasting and Observation Station viewing deck
The Mashan Broadcasting and Observation Station (traditional Chinese: 馬山觀測站; simplified Chinese: 马山观测站; pinyin: Mǎshān Guāncèzhàn) is a historical broadcasting station and observation tower in Jinsha Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan.
History[]
The station used to send out propaganda message to the People's Liberation Army soldiers on Mainland China to surrender and join the Republic of China Armed Forces.[1][2]
Features[]
Xiamen can be observed from the station which located just 2,300 meters away.[3]
Use for Art Projects[]
Today the tower is used by musical artists to perform works inspired by its history.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Mashan Broadcasting". Classic Kinmen Travel. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "Battlefield Monuments | Kinmen National Park". Kmnp.gov.tw. 2009-06-06. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- ^ "Kinmen National Park preserves military history, natural environment". 8 April 2011.
- ^ "Beishan Broadcast Wall: Taiwan's eerie sonic weapon". BBC. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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