Taiwan Penghu Islands Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Penghu County consists of the main island of Penghu and 64 surrounding islands, collectively known as the Penghu Islands, located in the middle of the Taiwan Strait. The easternmost island of the county is Chamo Island; the westernmost island is Hua Island; the southernmost island is Qimei Island; the northernmost island is Mudou Island; and the westernmost island is Hua Island, which is also the westernmost island in Taiwan. This is the only county in Taiwan that is entirely composed of islands, and the county seat is located in Magong City.Attractions distribution:
Penghu Islands is located between mainland China and Taiwan. Due to its superior geographical and harbor conditions, it has been a military stronghold and an important immigration relay station since ancient times. It is the earliest developed area in Taiwan and is known as the "Key to the Taiwan Strait". Penghu Islands has traditional settlements of early immigrants. The special spatial landscape developed to adapt to the environment has typical characteristics of colonization and military defense during the period of foreign rule. Various spatial landscapes present the long history and rich cultural characteristics of Penghu. Tianhou Temple , is the oldest Mazu temple in Taiwan, and Wenshi Academy , Guanyin Pavilion , Tomb of the Seven Beauties , Xitai Castle etc., all of which have historical records. Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge , Tongpan Island , Banyan tree The landscapes also have their own characteristics.Scenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, natural scenery tours, historical and cultural tours, historical sites, islands, lakesScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Taiwan Province > Penghu County
How to get there:
(Arrival and Departure)
airplane:
1. There are flights from Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and other places to Magong Airport. Kaohsiung also has direct flights to Qimei and Wangan.
2. The routes of various airlines are as follows: Taipei←→Magong has Far Eastern Air Transport, TransAsia Airways, and Uni Air; Taichung←→Magong has Mandarin Airlines and Uni Air; Chiayi←→Magong has Mandarin Airlines, Uni Air, Far Eastern Air Transport, and Mandarin Airlines; Kaohsiung←→Qimei has Mandarin Airlines and Uni Air; Kaohsiung←→Wangan has Uni Air; Magong←→Qimei has Uni Air and Mandarin Airlines.
3. You can take a bus or taxi from the airport to Magong City. The fare for the latter is about NT$350-400. If you call a taxi in advance, the fare will be around NT$300.
(Local Transportation)
Ship:
There are ferry services between Chiayi and Kaohsiung respectively. Neptune/Chiayi (Budai) ←→ Lock Harbor, the voyage takes about 90 minutes, this route is suspended in winter; Taihua/Kaohsiung ←→ Magong, the voyage takes about 4 hours. There are regular ferry services between Magong and Wangan and Qimei, and there are privately operated ferry services to other outlying islands.
other:
There are buses on the main island of Penghu, but the frequency is not high. In addition, the road network on the island is simple and easy to travel, and the road conditions are excellent. Tourists often rent cars or taxis to get around. The main island scenic route starts from Magong City, first passes Fenggui, to Lintou Park, Guoye Village, and then to Baisha, Tongliang Ancient Banyan, Cross-sea Bridge, Xiyu, etc. The total distance is about 74.5 kilometers. If you want to rent a car, you must have your ID card and driver's license.
Scenic area map:
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Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Activity:
1. Penghu International Sea Fireworks Festival: Every year from mid-May to mid-June, fireworks are set off twice a week, combined with various sightseeing activities. It is the highlight of Penghu tourism in summer. During this period, various airlines and travel agencies will launch many fireworks festival series tours.
2. Judao Seafood Festival: September every year is the time for seafood tasting, and a variety of seafood leisure fishing activities will be carried out, such as Penghu's unique offshore oyster, sea bream, and grouper farming, traditional big-eyed boat rowing, and the mound-holding fish-catching method.
Tip: July and August are the peak tourist seasons, and most air tickets are fully booked by travel agencies, so if you are traveling by yourself, you must book two months in advance.
Tour route:
Penghu North Loop Route: Dongwei Stone Sculpture Park→Zhongtun Windmill→Qitou Aquarium→Tongliang Ancient Banyan Tree→Cross-sea Bridge→Xiaomen Geological Exhibition Center→Dayi Palace→Erkan Ancient House→Tagong and Tapo→Neian Rest Station→ Xitai Castle → Key West Lighthouse
Two-day route:
D1 Looking at Nanhu Lighthouse from Shi'an → Tomb of the Seven Beauties →Shishi Sea View
D2 Visit Shuangxin Stone Weir→Ring Island Highway Motorcycle Tour→Zheng Family Ancient House→Jiukong Restaurant
Three-day route: D1 is the North Loop Route; D2 Penghu North Sea Visitor Center → Jibei → Magong City Historical Site Tour; D3 Penghu South Sea Visitor Center → Tongpan Geopark → Hujing Island → Wangan Island → Qimei Island Geological Scenery
Best time to visit:
April to October is the peak tourist season
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialty) aragonite, nougat, coral, sea tree, catfish, dried fish, seaweed, seashells, and dried small tubes.
(Special delicacies) Cactus ice, squid balls, angular loofah, jaboticaba melon, and sea urchin.
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