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Sha-Xi Fort occupies the Sha-Xi military camp at the far western tip of Little Kinmen (Lieyu), refurbished from a former frontline post into a sea-viewing scenic point. The grounds offer wooden boardwalks, painted tunnels and viewing gazebos along a path several hundred metres long, with 270-degree ocean panoramas reaching to Xiamen, Da-Dan Island, Er-Dan Island and Bing-Lang Islet. Inside the tunnels are cute murals and interactive mini-games, and free binoculars let visitors scan the opposite shore. Toilets, a visitor centre and a drinks stall round out the amenities. Admission is free year-round - ideal for families, couples and photo enthusiasts.

Sha-Mei Old Street in Kinmen County's Jin-Sha Township is one of Kinmen's oldest market streets, formerly known as Ba-Gua Street. Lining both sides are many earth-toned, half-collapsed houses whose North-African-Morocco-style architecture has earned the area the nickname 'Sha-Mei Morocco' and turned it into an Instagrammable hotspot. The street still keeps old-school grocery stores and local snacks - Min-style shao-bing, traditional treats - so visitors can savour Kinmen's history and flavours between photos. The main sights take only one to two hours on foot, making it well-suited for family strolls and culture-loving travellers.

The Qing-Dynasty Kinmen Brigade Headquarters at No. 53, Wu-Jiang Street in JinCheng Township is the best-preserved Qing-era military-administrative yamen in Kinmen, and the only surviving Qing government-office heritage site across Taiwan and Fujian. The compound displays wax-figure scenes, an underground dungeon and century-old trees, with guided tours that bring Kinmen's military-defence and city-wall history to life. Admission is free; hours run 9 AM to 10 PM, making it ideal for families and history lovers after a trip across a century of time.

Lieyu Xi-Shan Lake Park in Kinmen County's Lieyu Township sits beside Dong-Lin Seaside Park and Dong-Lin Beach, offering a roomy sea-view promenade and a wide range of parent-child play equipment. The design weaves ecology, history-and-culture and coastal scenery into a single experience, with themed zones like 'Starry Sea', 'Soft Grass Hug' and 'Woodball Attack' - complete with dual-track ziplines, climbing towers, polished-stone slides, sand pits and a seasonal water-play area (April through October). Shower and rinsing facilities are available. At sunset the sea-surface views are stunning, making this an inclusive all-ages park perfect for a half-day or full-day family stop.

Ji-Mu Cinema in Kinmen County is a movie theatre purpose-built for families with children. Beyond the regular movie screening, the auditorium also houses a ball pit, slides and a building-blocks play zone, so kids can romp while the film rolls. The venue is family-friendly throughout, an easy way for the whole household to share a relaxed movie afternoon. A popular stop on Kinmen itineraries that include kids.

Xi-Shan Lake Park on Little Kinmen (Lieyu) is an inclusive parent-child park that blends ecology, history and coastal scenery. The design balances safety with challenge: turf-mound slides, dual-track ziplines, climbing towers, inclusive swings and other diverse play equipment are scattered across the grounds, with a roomy, well-kept sand pit and rinsing facilities. The park hugs the coastline, opening up wide views that take in Kinmen's distinctive wartime shoreline and sunset - adults can enjoy the sea breeze and healing seascape while kids play. Admission is free year-round, making it ideal for a family half-day stroll and a moment of zoning out.