Glowing Tide

Matsu

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August 19th 2013
Matsu, oh Matsu. This has to have been the first real vacation that I have taken in years. We didn't go on past two of the islands of Matsu but we went beyond our expectations. Everyday we woke up the view of the ocean complimented by a beautiful Gazebo. Matsu was calming, and adventurous. The island is really unique. Being the last stand of the old Chinese Government against Mao Zedon ... read more

Asia » Taiwan » Fujian » Greater Kinmen

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In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using th... ... read more