Makung Favorites

Favorite thing: The southernmost island of the Penghu Archipelago is Chimei island, where characterized by residences built in stone and spectacular basalt columns. It was named after seven local beauties who, according to legend, killed themselves by jumping into a well rather than lose their chastity to marauding pirates. The site of the well is now revered as the tomb of the seven.

Favorite thing: Chiangchun Island is the most prosperous fishing village in the South Sea, and is called "Little Hong Kong". The giant rock on Sailboat Island to the east takes the shape of a sailboat, a magnificent view that can be seen from a great distance.

Favorite thing: Wangan Island is called currently "honeymoon island" by young tourists. The islands highest elevation, Tiantai Hill is composed by large expanses of green pasture upon which cattle graze. On the western side of the peak is an indentation in the rock which is said to be the footprint of Liu Dung-bin, one of the legendary Eight Immortals of China. On the western side of the island, Chungshe Village has a well-preserved group of Ching Dynasty houses. The seashores on the east and west provide green turtles a perfect place for reproducing. The beach is the best choice for water sports.

Favorite thing: On the north side of Kupo Island abounds with laver, on the east is fish farms. Some rare birds inhabit in this island. The island is also an excellent destination for water sports, such as banana boat, yachting, sea fising, and etc.

Favorite thing: Chipei Island is the bigges island in the north of Penghu. Basalt terrace plains and an extended desert are both featured in the topography of this island. The Shawei bay in the southwest side of Chipei is famous for a golden sand beach extending several kilometers. You can easily spend a whole afternoon with the fun-filled activities in the summer.

Favorite thing: About 6 nautical miles from Makung, Tungpan Island is named because it looks like barrel plates. The island is composed of walls of basalt columns. These spectacular formations have given the island its nickname ¡§Penghu¡¦s Yellowstone Park¡¨, especially the sea-eroded plain, known as the "Lotus Terrace", on the southwest side of the island. The waters surrounding Tungpan offer magnificent sea views, where a paradise of divers.

Fondest memory: There were many historical houses at the Hua Jai Village on Wang An Island. The one shown on the picture had made their window with the shape of the book because the ancient Chinese has great reputation to reading.

Fondest memory: Chen's House at Erh Kan Village on the West Island is an beautiful historical building. It was well decorated. The west island (Hsi Yu) is at the north west of Ma Kung. There is the bridge over the seas so you can reach here through the highway from Ma Kung.