Penghu 3 day itinerary for solo travellers 澎湖
Visiting Taiwan‘s Penghu Islands solo? It’s not troublesome so that you can get round to see the sights independently by driving or on scooter. I visited the Penghu islands in Might over the well-known Penghu Fireworks Pageant season and put collectively this 3-day Penghu itinerary with my suggestions on issues to do in Penghu for fellow solo travellers.
For those who’re planning a visit to Penghu, try my Penghu planning put up with extra particulars on the best way to get to and getting across the islands. This put up focuses extra on what to see in Penghu in a 3 day itinerary, whereas this different put up reveals you a few of my favorite Penghu hidden gems.
How lengthy to spend in Penghu?
Penghu is the most important of Taiwan’s offshore islands and actually is a group of islands just like that of the Matsu Islands, not a single island.
The majority of vacationers will spend time in Penghu’s fundamental island the place Magong Metropolis is as a result of that’s the place its fundamental infrastructure, the Penghu airport and the primary ferry terminal are positioned. Penghu can also be related by land to three different islands so you’ll be able to see all that with out having to take one other switch.
I spent 4 nights in Penghu, flying in on a Monday late afternoon and flying out on Friday morning. This gave me 2 nights to expertise the Penghu fireworks competition on Monday and Thursday nights, and likewise the possibility to do a day journey to the southern islands of Qimei and Wang’an.
I like to recommend spending a minimal of three days to cowl the primary sights in Penghu and do a day journey to one among its additional islands. After all with extra time to spare you’ll be able to see extra of the opposite smaller islands in Penghu and have a extra leisurely time total, however minimally 3 full days of exercise can be ideally suited.
Day 1: Baisha + Xiyu 白沙 + 西嶼
Penghu’s fundamental island of Magong 馬公 is related by roads to Baisha 白沙 to the north, which is then related to Xiyu 西嶼 which curves again down in the direction of the west of Magong.
For those who drove alongside this highway with out stopping in any respect it ought to take about 50 minutes to get to the far finish of Xiyu, however with all of the stops you’ll wish to make alongside the best way, it ought to take the entire day to see the sights alongside this stretch.
Baisha is about quarter-hour drive north of Magong’s Nanhai Harbour.
Baisha 白沙
Zhongtun Wind Generators 中屯風車
The very first thing you’ll discover as you cross the bridge to Baisha are the enormous wind generators positioned close to the bridge. That is simply one of many indicators of how completely windy Penghu is, one thing you’ll hear me speak about repeatedly as a result of it really is. You’re feeling the wind particularly alongside these connecting bridges and being blown about whereas on a bit scooter.
I parked my scooter right here for a bit and took a stroll down the highway to the bottom of the windmills only for a fast looksee across the space, however there’s not a lot out right here.
Zhongtun Wind Generators 中屯風車 (Zhong Tun Feng Che) [Google maps]
Houliao Paradise Street 後寮天堂路
Houliao Paradise Street was a type of secret Instagram spots, a bit winding jetty that stands out into the ocean that makes for good little footage. It’s undoubtedly not a secret as of late, and also you’ll see numerous indicators pointing you in the correct course as you enter Houliao Village.
I drove in and entered first at Houliao Wharf and seashore the place there have been some vibrant boats on show together with a handy rest room, however discovered one other highway that led me eastwards to a different a part of the seashore the place you’ll be able to see the Paradise Street a brief stroll away.
Now climate is a key factor in outside locations like Penghu, and that day I visited winds have been significantly excessive and the sky was fairly overcast. I did stroll over to the highway however these waves have been uneven as hell, splashing up onto the highway. There are not any obstacles on the paradise highway so if a very sturdy wave comes alongside, you higher hope you don’t get swept off! I made a decision to not rick it and simply loved the view from the seashore, although numerous folks did take their footage on the highway, most selected to not enterprise out in the direction of the tip for security.
This seashore is made up of coral bits so it will get a bit poky! Positively don’t fall down right here.
Houliao Paradise Street 後寮天堂路 (Hou Liao Tian Tang Lu) [Google maps]
Tongliang Nice Banyan 通樑古榕
Proper earlier than the Penghu Nice Bridge, you’ll be able to flip off into the village to search for the Tongliang Nice Banyan, which is a large Banyan tree whose roots have utterly overgrown and brought over the Bao’an temple right here.
This tree is outwardly over 300 years previous and is taken into account sacred, and the native authorities have additionally designated it because the official county tree due to its hardiness and resilience.
Penghu is fairly keen on the overgrown Banyan tree, you’ll be able to see one other model in Nanliao Village as properly.
It’s good and shady beneath the roots of the Banyan however aside from take a look or pray on the temple, there’s not a lot else to do right here. There are a bunch of little meals stalls although so it’s not a foul place to cease for a break and snack. Yummy cactus ice cream that Penghu is legendary for could be discovered right here!
Tongliang Fishing Harbour can also be positioned right here and has a pleasant photogenic little arch bridge to stroll over.
Tongliang Previous Banyan Tree 通樑古榕 (Tong Liang Gu Rong) [Google maps]. The temple is open 24 hours however the close by outlets are usually open round 8am-5pm.
Penghu Nice Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋
One among Penghu’s icons is the Penghu Nice Bridge which joins the islands of Baisha and Xiyu. Also referred to as the trans-ocean or Kuahai 跨海 bridge, it’s about 2.5km lengthy! Once more, one other very windy spot the place you’ll need to just remember to don’t get too blown about in the event you’re on a scooter.
Subsequent to this nice bridge you’ll be able to see some stays of the previous bridge that used to hyperlink the islands.
Penghu Nice Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋 (Penghu Kua Hai Da Qiao) [Google maps]
Xiyu 西嶼
Whale Cave 鯨魚洞
Strictly talking, Whale Cave is positioned on one other island related to the north of Xiyu referred to as Xiaomen 小門嶼 or Shomon Island. There’s a fundamental parking space, and from there you stroll round to see the sights of this tiny islet.
The spotlight after all is the Whale Cave, which is de facto extra of an arch within the basalt rock that supposedly appears to be like like a whale from afar than an precise cave. The waves have been actually pounding the rock once I visited so once more, I didn’t go too shut.
The remainder of the islet is commonly described as a mini Penghu – tremendous flat grasslands with no timber and loads of coastal views. A tiny little path circles the islet and can deliver you again to the place to begin, however I didn’t trouble strolling it because the climate wasn’t so nice. There’s a Geology Gallery right here as properly, however I didn’t trouble entering into.
As a substitute, I headed for some meals and ate at this little restaurant referred to as 秀鳳姐的店 or Xiufeng Sister’s store [Google maps]. One other of Penghu’s should eats is the Xiaoguan Mianxian 小管麵線 or squid vermicelli which is a pleasant soupy bowl of noodles with slices of squid rings to eat, yummy!
Whale Cave 鯨魚洞 (Jin Yu Dong) [Google maps]. The eateries listed below are usually solely open until about 4-5pm+.
Erkan Historic Village 二崁聚落保存區
Penghu has a number of historic villages, however Erkan might be probably the most well-known of all of them. This village has preserved most of the previous southern Min-style homes with their barely upturned roofs that date again as much as 300 years! Penghu’s homes are fairly distinctive, that includes partitions constructed of basalt stone and coral as a result of these have been the one materials simply discovered on the islands again within the day.
Erkan is good sufficient to wander about in, although these slim lanes can get crowded when the large vacationer buses come alongside. There are some outlets round right here promoting snacks and different souvenirs.
The primary home to see is the Chen Household Historic Home, you do have to pay an entrance price to go in, I principally simply loved seeing it from the skin.
Erkan Historic Village 二崁聚落保存區 (Er Kan Ju Luo) [Google maps] There aren’t actually any hours however it’s nonetheless a residential space in any case, and the little outlets are principally open solely within the afternoons.
Daguoye Basalt Columnar 大菓葉玄武岩
Not far-off from Erkan Village is one other well-known sight in Penghu, the hexagonal basalt columns shaped from volcanic exercise. There are a number of locations you’ll be able to see these basalt columns in Xiyu, and Daguoye is maybe probably the most well-known of the lot due to its proximity to Erkan Village and its seaside location. These rocks have been unearthed once they needed to construct wharf close by.
Daguoye has a pleasant lengthy stretch of basalt columns with a fairly little pool in entrance of it. Sadly once I visited, it was crowded and due to rain/different causes the pool was kinda murky as properly.
Daguoye Basalt Columnar 大菓葉玄武岩 (Da Guo Ye Xuan Wu Yan) [Google maps]
In case you are searching for a quieter different to see basalt columns, try Sanshibi just some minutes away. I wrote about it in my Penghu hidden gems article.
Chixi Rock Waterfall 池西玄武岩
Throughout the primary highway from Daguoye, you’ll be able to pop over to see extra basalt columns in an actual coastal location at Chixi Rock Waterfall. Personally I believe that whereas it is a smaller stretch of rocks, the view right here actually proper by the ocean is prettier. They name this a rock waterfall because it looks as if the rocks are flowing straight into the ocean.
There are additionally some previous rock weirs discovered within the water right here. If the water isn’t too tough, you would in all probability stroll out on the weir partitions and have a dip right here too.
Chixi Rock Waterfall 池西玄武岩 (Chi Xi Xuan Wu Yan) [Google maps]
If you wish to see an instance of Penghu’s heart-shaped weirs however aren’t planning to go to the well-known Qimei double coronary heart model, you’ll be able to see a single coronary heart model on the opposite aspect of the bay on the Chixi Tiger Eye Weir. No raised platforms round right here although so that you won’t get the total impact of the form from floor degree. Extra on my Penghu Hidden Gems put up.
Yuwengdao Lighthouse 漁翁島燈塔
There are a bunch of smaller stops and issues to see on the far finish of Xiyu Island (Nei’an Seaside is fairly, however the climate wasn’t proper for seashore time once I was there), however to say that you simply’ve actually made it to Xiyu, it’s a must to pop by the Yuwengdao Lighthouse or Fisherman’s Island Lighthouse on the far western finish of the island.
There’s a small lighthouse there and a pleasant sea view, and you may try a number of the different close by sights in case you have time earlier than making the lengthy drive again to Magong. There’s a small village there referred to as Wai’an the place you may be capable of seize some meals at.
Yuwengdao Lighthouse 漁翁島燈塔 (Yu Weng Dao Deng Ta) [Google maps] Open 9am – 6pm, closed on Mondays.
Day 2: Magong + Huxi 馬公 湖西
Flip your bike eastwards of the primary Magong Metropolis space for a extra indepth exploration of the Huxi island. It’ll take you lower than half an hour to get to the easternmost finish of the island from Magong Metropolis in the event you drove continuous.
Huxi 湖西
Kuibishan Moses components the pink sea 奎壁山摩西分海
One among Penghu Island’s must-see spots is positioned at Kuibishan. Generally known as Moses components the pink sea 摩西分海, low tide reveals a stone path that leads out to the smaller Chiyu island 赤嶼 simply off the shoreline. The novelty is in with the ability to stroll throughout this tiny sand bar that solely seems twice a day and for a really brief time span.
Checking the tide timetable for this spot is important in planning your itinerary as low tide occurs twice a day. My suggestion is to be on the spot a minimum of 30-45 minutes earlier than so you’ll be able to see the reveal occur for your self. Crowds additionally begin to construct up nearer to the bottom tide time.
Employees are readily available to make sure that guests are protected and don’t attempt to cross earlier than the tide is low sufficient. The seashore is closed to the general public, and solely opened by the workers when it’s about time to cross. Intrepid people will attempt to be the primary ones to cross, however you’ll be able to afford to attend for a bit bit when the tide has correctly receded in the event you don’t wish to get your footwear moist in any respect.
You may stroll throughout the trail to Chiyu however folks aren’t allowed to stroll round Chiyu itself. You could have about an hour or so earlier than the workers begin herding folks again to the shore and the tide rises once more, rendering the trail invisible fairly shortly.
Most tour buses will zoom straight off after the trail disappears, however I like to recommend sticking round and heading over to the precise Kuibi Hill for a brief stroll. It’s not a troublesome climb, however the path round this little hill provides you a pleasant chook’s eye view of Chiyu and the place the trail seems, in addition to a have a look at the opposite low-lying areas that get uncovered throughout low tide like Fanshawei.
Learn extra over at my put up on Hidden gems on Penghu.
Kuibishan Moses components the pink sea 奎壁山摩西分海 (Kui Bi Shan Mo Xi Fen Hai) [Google maps]. Path to Chiyu solely opens 2x a day at low tide, depending on the tides – test the tide schedule earlier than you go if you wish to do the crossing.
Nanliao Village 南寮
On the best way out from Kuibishan, cease over at Nanliao Village. This village was not as well-liked with fishermen as different villages due to its extra inland location, however right now they’ve jazzed it up with artwork installations and murals so it does draw folks to wander round its little alleyways for a bit.
My favorite bit is the best way that they’ve used the previous fishing buoys to create artwork installations and fairly backdrops! It might get a bit crowded right here although. There’s additionally a stunning previous home being strangled by a Banyan tree that’s fairly cool to see.
There was additionally one other deserted home overtaken by a Banyan tree that made for some cool and barely eerie photographs
I had lunch at a bit eatery right here referred to as Nanliao Windmills Reststop and so they have a fairly good set meal deal the place you’ll be able to eat the squid vermicelli noodles with cactus juice, tofu and a small aspect dish.
Nanliao Village 南寮 [Google maps]. You will notice the village en path to Kuibishan. Nanliao Windmill Reststop 南寮風車有機農場休息站 [Google maps] is open 8am – 5pm, extra on their fb web page.
Aimen Seaside 隘門沙灘
Situated very near Magong Airport alongside the japanese shore of the island, Aimen Seaside is a well-liked watersport seashore, nevertheless it wasn’t that crowded once I visited in all probability as a result of it wasn’t fairly summer season but. You might additionally pop by the neighbouring Lintou Seaside 林投金沙灘.
Aimen Seaside 隘門沙灘 [Google maps] and Lintou Seaside 林投金沙灘 [Google maps]
Sanshui30 Park 山水30公園
The stretch that hyperlinks to the southern tip of the island isn’t significantly fascinating – I did take a detour alongside the southeastern shoreline the place Suogang 鎖港 is positioned and handed by the spot the place the underwater postbox is [Google maps], however clearly you’ll be able to’t actually see a lot from the floor.
I didn’t have time for this, however you’ll be able to ebook on Klook to go snorkelling or scuba diving to see the coral and the underwater postbox. [Klook affiliate links]
Numerous small roads to drive round on this space. Ultimately I discovered myself at Sanshui Seaside which is meant to be fairly a preferred seashore too. From there I noticed Sanshui30 Park within the distance and made my approach to this little lookout level. There’s a small pavilion and stays of a bunker right here, in addition to a pleasant panoramic view of the seashore beneath.
Sanshui30 Park 山水30公園 [Google maps] is positioned on the western finish of Sanshui Seaside 山水沙灘 [Google maps]. It is a small city with various guesthouses and another place to remain in the event you don’t wish to keep in the primary Magong Metropolis space.
Fongguei Cave 風櫃洞
Heading to the southwestern tip of the island, I handed by yet one more cute Shili Seaside 嵵裡沙灘. I’d supposed to move to Snakehead Park 蛇頭山遊憩區 (She Tou Shan) however sadly the roads have been closed for upkeep, so I discovered myself at Fongguei Cave as an alternative.
These are extra basalt rocks alongside the shoreline, however apparently what makes this particular is that there’s imagined to be a blowhole that makes a relatively musical whistling sound right here. Possibly it’s a matter of tide timing, however there was no wave motion nor sounds occurring once I visited, so I principally simply loved the view.
The opposite factor to do right here is snap that IG shot on the mushroom-shaped Youfu Pavilion 幽浮涼亭. Sure, it was fairly crowded, however you do get a pleasant view from the upper platform.
Fongguei Cave 風櫃洞 (Feng Gui Dong) [Google maps]
Magong Metropolis 馬公市
After exploring these bits, it’s time to move again to the primary Magong Metropolis space.
Guanyinting 觀音亭親水遊憩區
Again close to the port, Guanyinting is a pleasant little seaside park the place you’ll be able to see and take a stroll over the arched Xiying Rainbow Bridge 西瀛虹橋 which is lit up like a rainbow at evening. The bridge was closed once I visited due to the fireworks competition – fireworks are launched from the bridge itself, however the park is a pleasant place for a stroll or swim within the day time. Numerous sports activities services round right here and other people jogging and taking part in sports activities within the night.
You may also discover a Guanyin temple on this park – that’s the way it obtained its title in any case. The unique temple was constructed within the late 1600s, nevertheless it was destroyed in a battle with France and this present model was rebuilt within the late 1800s.
Learn my detailed put up concerning the Penghu Fireworks Pageant.
Guanyinting 觀音亭 [Google maps] is open 24 hours
Penghu Tianhou Temple 澎湖天后宮
This unassuming little temple in Magong Metropolis is outwardly the oldest Mazu Temple in all of Taiwan, relationship again to 1604! It might be small nevertheless it’s obtained pretty decorations and never a foul place to pop by
Penghu Tianhou Temple 澎湖天后宮 [Google maps] Open 7am – 7pm.
Duxingshi Village 篤行十村
Not far-off from the Nanhai port is Duxingshi village, maybe the oldest army residing quarters in Taiwan. As soon as headquarters to Penghu’s army, it turned house to the troopers and their households stationed in Penghu when the Chinese language Nationalist Social gathering (KMT) first arrived in Taiwan.
These previous Japanese-style army quarters have been remodeled right into a cultural village with little outlets, galleries and museums, together with everlasting exhibitions to 2 well-known Taiwanese singers who grew up right here. It’s a pleasant place to wander round for an hour or two with numerous cute little photograph spots.
You may also try the Jingguitou Fortress on the tip of the island. There are some disused army tunnels and domed barracks that you could wander round a bit right here. It’s west-facing course additionally makes it well-liked for sundown images.
Duxingshi Village 篤行十村 (Du Xing Shi Chun) [Google maps] Open 8am – 930pm. Extra on their web site.
Mazu Statue 重光媽祖銅像
The district I stayed in Penghu (Siwei) is extra residential in comparison with downtown Magong Metropolis, however I used to be fairly stunned to identify this very giant Mazu statue not far-off on my every day commutes.
It was solely later that I realised that that is apparently now the tallest Mazu statue on the earth at 48m excessive, but in addition a really new attraction – they formally opened it about 5 months after I visited! There was some controversy about this in response to some information articles I learn – this statue was apparently a part of plans to construct a Mazu theme park that had been scrapped.
Mazu Statue 重光媽祖銅像 (Chong Guang Ma Zu Tong Xiang) [Google maps]
Some meals recs
Penghu has its signature meals to take a look at. As a solo traveller, attending to eat every part you need can all the time be difficult, however I did handle to eat some native delicacies, and listed below are a number of the locations I like to recommend consuming at.
23.5º Cactus Ice Cream 掌上明珠
Cactus ice cream is a must have in Penghu – the Elephant Ear Prickly Pear Cactus 紅蘋果仙人掌 is without doubt one of the few crops that survives Penghu’s relatively harsh climate and windy situations, and it’s most popularly used to make ice cream as of late. It’s a stunning brilliant vibrant purplish-pink (just like dragonfruit!) and is nice and attractive.
23.5º Cactus Ice Cream 掌上明珠. Open every day 1pm – 730pm. Extra on their web site. After I visited, that they had a location in Calamari Hostel close to the Nanhai Harbour space, however that appears to be quickly closed and so they have one other location a bit bit additional north.
A Bao Sausage Stall 阿豹香腸攤
For those who’re a fan of Taiwanese sausage, you’ll take pleasure in this little sausage stall which jogs my memory of loklok? Mainly you simply level out what you need. Moreover the traditional sausage and the rice sausage, additionally they had oden and you may assist your self to freeflow soup too.
A Bao Sausage Stall 阿豹香腸攤 [Google map] Open 12pm – 8pm (720pm Mon/Wed, 11pm Fri), closed on Tuesdays. Extra on their Fb web page.
Penghu Laojia Jianbing 澎湖老家餡餅
I chanced upon this stall on the identical night because the fireworks present, and you recognize it’s well-liked as a result of there was a 2+ hour ready time, good golly! Fortunately since I solely needed one piece, the woman boss took some pity on me and gave me one of many beef-cheese jianbings that she simply fried up. Woohoo! Anyway it’s the proper savoury snack~
Penghu Laojia Jianbing 澎湖老家餡餅 [Google map] Open every day 1pm – 730pm. Extra on their Fb web page.
Day 3: Qimei + Wang’an 七美 望安
You’ve seen a lot of the fundamental island, now it’s time to enterprise out on a day journey to see extra of Penghu’s smaller islands! There are a number of islands that you could go to, however Qimei is without doubt one of the extra well-liked choices due to the well-known Double Coronary heart Stone Weir.
Wang’an is the 2nd cease on this day journey as it’s positioned about midway between Magong and Qimei.
Qimei-Wang’an boat day journey
The simplest approach to see Qimei and Wang’an is to take a ship day journey – the boat journeys are coated, in addition to scooter rental on the islands itself. For those who don’t plan to journey, there are chartered coaches that may take you to the foremost sights on the islands.
The journey itinerary:
- Meet at Magong Nanhai Port 740am to register for the boat
- Boat leaves Magong Nanhai Port at 8am
- Boat reaches Qimei Nanhu Port at 9am, about 2 hours to discover, depart at 11am
- Boat reaches Wang’an at 1130am, 2 hours to discover, depart at 130pm
- Boat reaches Magong Nanhai Port at 2pm
A word that the scooter leases included within the boat ticket are calculated for two folks sharing a single scooter – there’s an extra single complement for solo people who don’t have any pillion riders. I believe it’s dumb, however it’s what it’s~
Qimei 七美
Qimei is without doubt one of the southernmost islands within the Penghu archipelago and one of many few Penghu islands you’ll be able to take an inside flight to. For those who don’t wish to take a looong boat journey to get there, you’ll be able to fly from Magong Airport to Qimei Airport (CMJ) within the northwest nook of the island.
Qimei’s Nanhu Port 南滬港 is on the southern tip of the island and it takes simply 10 minutes to drive to the northeastern tip of the island whether or not the stone weir is. THAT’s precisely how small this island is! I drove across the island in a clockwise course.
Double Coronary heart Stone Weir 雙心石滬
Stone weirs are a conventional approach to catch fish by trapping them in a shallow coastal pool, however this specific one in Qimei turned well-known as a result of it has a really distinctive double coronary heart form and is utilized in most of Penghu’s promotional materials.
You don’t really get to go right down to the stone weir itself – the trail takes you to a glance out level on the cliff overlooking the stone weir so you’ll be able to solely see it from above. The climate was pretty and clear that day so the colors of the ocean have been fairly superb when the solar was out.
Since that is THE sight to see on Qimei, all of the tour buses cease right here and it will get tremendous crowded, however simply be a bit affected person and you may rating a pleasant spot alongside the wall for image.
Double Coronary heart Stone Weir 雙心石滬 (Shuang Xin Shi Hu) [Google maps]
Little Taiwan 小台灣
A brief drive away from the well-known Twin Coronary heart Stone Weirs on the east coast of Qimei is a barely much less well-liked rock generally known as the Little Taiwan rock as a result of… it appears to be like like the form of Taiwan on a map. Equally it is a lookout spot and never a rock you’ll be able to really stroll to straight.
Little Taiwan 小台灣 (Xiao Tai Wan) [Google maps]
Shishi Scenic Space 石獅風景區
The Shishi or Stone Lion scenic space on the southeastern aspect of Qimei has some pretty views of geological rock options – the primary spotlight is after all the stone lion (which… doesn’t look significantly like a lion anymore imo). There was a small market once I visited the place you would choose up some native meals and souvenirs.
Shishi Scenic Space 石獅風景區 [Google maps]
Apo Meat Dumpling 七美芳子肉粽
I used to be hungry at this level and determined to cease by this little store that was beneficial to me by my guesthouse girl referred to as A Po meat dumpling. Glutinous rice full of pork and doused in gravy makes for a fairly yummy lunch break.
Apo Meat Dumpling 七美芳子肉粽 [Google maps] Open 530am – 130pm
Wang’an Island 望安
Subsequent cease, we backtrack our approach to Wang’an Island. The port is on the southeastern aspect of the island and I made my approach anti-clockwise across the island. I did pop by the Yuanyang Gap and Longdong Cliff alongside the best way however didn’t discover them significantly fascinating.
Xidongwei Tower 西洞尾燈塔
I discovered this specific tower in the course of nowhere on the western outskirts of Shui’an Village. Apparently it as soon as functioned as a lighthouse however is now not in use, besides it’s a fairly unconventional lighthouse.
Xidongwei Tower 西洞尾燈塔 [Google maps]
Tiantai Hill 天台山
The preferred viewpoint on Wang’an Island is Tiantai Hill. There’s a pleasant boardwalk and lookout space to see the ocean in addition to numerous Penghu’s well-known cactii rising throughout.
For those who’re feeling sturdy, take a stroll down the paved path in the direction of the shoreline the place you’ll be able to see the eroded shoreline and caved. I used to be in flipflops so I handed on this!
More odd is that this specific rock with a ‘footprint’ indentation stated to be created by one of many legendary 8 immortals Lu Dong Bin. Dude apparently actually wanted to reply the decision of nature and with no rest room round, set his foot on this rock on Tiantai Hill to do his enterprise.
I swear I’m not making this up, that’s what it says on the indicators right here!
Tiantai Hill 天台山 [Google maps]
Huazai Village 花宅聚落
On the western finish of Wang’an island is a small village with previous Penghu homes. Generally known as Huazai Village or Zhongshe village, it’s a pleasant place to wander round in for awhile although a number of the buildings have been deserted and left in fairly ramshackle situation. Numerous cats right here too!
Huazai Village 花宅聚落 [Google maps]
Issues to do in future
It looks as if I’ve carried out rather a lot, however there’s nonetheless fairly much more of Penghu that I wish to see:
- Take pleasure in its seashores and water sports activities – I have to go when it’s hotter!
- Go to the opposite islands – Jibei and its triple-heart stone weir and Hujing are 2 locations I wish to go to
For those who’re wanting or extra tips about the Penghu Islands, try my Penghu planning put up for tips about transport and lodging, or my Penghu Hidden Gems put up for some alternate options to the hotspots.