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value B&B has seven pristine wood-beamed rooms. The host, Jiang Lin, is a conserva-
tionist and a fount of knowledge on architecture in Kinmen.
Piano Piano B&B
B&B $$$
(Mànmàn Mínsù; 372 866;
www.pianopiano.com.tw
; 75 Jhushan Village, 75; s/d NT$1400/1800;
)
In the splendid village of Jhushan is this charming B&B which offers both tradi-
tional- and contemporary-style rooms. There's a kitchenette for guest use.
Lexis Inn
HOMESTAY $$$
(Láixǐlóu; 325 493;
http://lexisinn.blogspot.com
; 82 Jhushan Village, 82; s/d NT$1400/1600;
)
This house in Jhushan was built in a Western style by emigrants who made their for-
tune in the Philippines in the 19th century. Rooms are simple but everything else is full
of character, history and beauty.
Shuitiaogetou
HOMESTAY $$$
(Shuǐdiào Gētóu; 322 389, 0932-517 669;
www.familyinn.idv.tw/a01.asp
; 40 Shuitou Village, 40;
s/d incl breakfast NT$1800/2400)
The rooms in this traditional Fujian-style house feature
wood and red-brick interiors and lots of lovely old touches. The owner runs two other
equally beautiful homestays in the same village.
Visit Kinmen Guesthouse
HOMESTAY $$$
(Wànglefēi Mínsù; 352 058;
www.visit-kinmen.com
;
84 Shanhou Village, 84; d incl breakfast
NT$1600)
Should you want to stay on the eastern side of the island, this Fujian-style
house located right behind Shanhou Folk Culture Village (
Click here
)
has four rooms of-
fering modern comforts and private facilities. The hosts speak English and are know-
ledgeable birdwatchers.
BIRDWATCHING ON KINMEN
Lying along the migratory routes of hundreds of bird species and boasting a variety
of habitats, Kinmen is rightly seen as a paradise for birdwatchers. Over 300 spe-
cies of birds have been recorded, with about 40 resident species and the rest mi-
gratory. Lake Ci is one of the top twitching spots, especially in winter when thou-
sands of great cormorants come to nest.
To the east, Lake Tai is a feeding ground for cormorants and ospreys, species
best seen in the early morning. Later in the day look for the resident woodpecker-
like hoopoe feeding in the grass of nearby Banyan Park.
