Travel Date: 27/03/2021-01/04/2021
It's our first time visiting Penghu, and I'll describe the process, prices, our accommodation, and the places we visited in separate posts as I have a lot planned.
We started by visiting the historical Ash Kilns and the famous attraction known as "Moses Parted the Sea," where we witnessed the low tide creating a pathway to a nearby small island. We also explored Nanliao Village, renowned for its traditional fishing settlement, with many interesting buildings to see.
In addition to the main island, we ventured to the smaller islands connected by sea-crossing bridge. On Yuwengdao Island in Xiyu Township, the furthest island, we visited the Yuwengdao Lighthouse, the Sanxian Pagodas with their breathtaking views of the sea, and observed the fake cannon. We also enjoyed the natural beauty of Daguoye Columnar Basalt, Niuxin Mountain and Paradise Road. In Xiyu, there are several forts worth exploring, such as the Western Fort, Eastern Fort, and the Five-hole bunker.
Zhuwan Temple left me with mixed feelings as I enjoyed seeing the turtles but felt sorry for them living in captivity underground.
Chen Erkan Historical House, along with the entire village of unique old buildings, is a famous place to visit in Penghu.
Going south on Magong Island, we explored the remains of a Dutch castle (actually a memorial), as well as the South and North Pagodas, which have unique and intriguing designs, though their exact story remains unknown.
Magong City is also filled with historical architecture. We explored Zhongyang Old Street, old wells, Mazu Temple, and the sole remaining city gate.
We discovered a place in Penghu where you can interact with starfish and sea urchins, which was particularly interesting for kids as they could learn more about the underwater world.
Another fort we visited, Jinguitou Fort, was once used to defend the island of Penghu.
For those interested in temples and religions, the Confucius Temple is worth a visit.
In just four days, we experienced an incredible amount. Penghu is truly beautiful, and I hope to revisit someday in the future.
On the second day, we headed to the farthest part of Penghu Islands: Yuweng Island in Xiyu Township. It took us about a 40-minute drive to reach the lighthouse, which unfortunately was closed on Mondays. In the vicinity, there were basalt stone walls, although accessing them was challenging.
Yuwengdao Lighthouse (漁翁島燈塔)
Yuwengdao Lighthouse is situated at the southwest end of Yuweng Island in Penghu County. It was originally constructed in 1778 as a seven-level stone tower. It is an iconic coastal navigation landmark in Taiwan and the only original lighthouse with historical records in the country. One stone stele called "Xiyu Tower Lamp Stele" is still preserved. The current Yuweng Island lighthouse, built in 1875, features a round iron tower equipped with three cast iron cannons. In 1915, all the buildings were painted white. The Yuweng Island Lighthouse is a national monument, and the surrounding area is listed as a monument park. It was opened to the public in 1992.
See also: Nanliao Village
Sanxian Pagodas (三仙塔)
Sanxian Pagodas, located in Wai'an Village, were constructed to balance the life expectancy of men and women. As Wai'an Village relies on fisheries, men often face accidents, resulting in shorter lifespans for boys compared to girls. Villagers believe that the mountains on the east side of the village extend shorter to the south, contributing to this difference. To address this, they were instructed to build the Sanxian Pagoda on the hill on the west side of the village, aligning it with the end of the hill on the east side. The three towers run north-south, with the central tower representing the main tower and the left and right towers symbolizing the man and woman, respectively.
Also the nearby area has some old military buildings and bunkers.
Xitai Bait Cannon (西台餌砲)
Xitai Bait Cannon, also known as the "Fake Cannon," is located on the high ground of Wai'an Village, on top of Xipu, in front of the Wai'an Lighthouse. It is situated in the middle of a depression, beside the road from Xiyu West Terrace to Xiyu Lighthouse. The Wai'an Bait Cannon was selected as one of the ten scenic spots of historical buildings in Penghu County in the 1990s. It was used by the Japanese army during World War II to mislead the U.S. Air Force during bombing raids. Constructed using cement, the fake cannon served the purpose of luring and deceiving the enemy, earning it the name "bait cannon." This cement-made gun features an octagonal mount and double barrel. Its mount width is 5.35 meters, the barrel length is 6.13 meters, and the barrel spacing is 3.16 meters. The bait artillery is a rare and special military installation, serving as a testament to the events of World War II and underscoring the strategic significance of Wai'an's location.
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