Makung Travel Guide

 sunnywong Says:  The curious pillar-like basalt forms a slender sea-eroded ditch because of the erosion of the seawater for years. It's famous for that the rumbles of the tide water rushing to shore can resound through the skies. The rumbles and the column of tide water and the swirling... 

 sunnywong Says:  Syiyu Lighthouse is also called "Yuwengdau Dengta" (Fisherman Island Lighthouse). It's about 1.14m high, in Waian village in southwest Syiyu Island, and built in 1778. Later, in the early years of Gwangsyu in Ching dynasty, the English were granted to rebuild it as a pig... 

 sunnywong Says:  Syitai Ancient Fort built in 1887, ranked as class-1 ancient remains. The cannon stand which was once known as Syitai Gubau Pautai (Syitai Ancient Cannon Stand) is at the most front and is the largest and most powerful of Penghu. This fort is well ventilated and has good... 

 sunnywong Says:  This Gate is the only preserved one in the six gates built in Ching dynasty, in Magung City; and is ranked as class-2 ancient remains. On the arched gate there's a tower from where a complete distant view of the sea at the Magung harbor can be taken clearly. Around the gate... 

 sunnywong Says:  Tyanhou Temple built in 1592, the historical symbol of Panghu. It's ranked as Taiwan's class-1 ancient remains. The old architectural arts are found everywhere in the temple. The delicate art carving shows the special features of our Country's traditional culture. This... 

 sunnywong Says:  Whale Cave, on Syaumen Island, commonly reputed as "The Pearl of Houmen", is a small island of Fangshan basalt. It's famous for the shape like a whale and is formed by the black pillar-like basalt on the sea cliff eroded into a giant cave by the sea tides for a long time.... 

 sunnywong Says:  Tunglyang Old Banyan which, the spiritual symbol, is in front of Bauan Temple in Tunglyang village of west Baisha Island. The old Banyan was more than 300 years ago, it occupies the land area over 6,600 square meters. The branches of the old Banyan widthwise grows effected... 

 sunnywong Says:  Kwahai Bridge(Cross-The-Sea Bridge) is commonly known as "The Far East longest rainbow" and connects Syi (west) Island to Baisha Island. The land dike is 319m long and the bridge 2,159m. The bridge was completed in the end of 1970. The straight bridge body is good for... 

 sunnywong Says:  The Huching Island is about one nautical miles from Tungpan Island. The center of the island is low and flat while basalt rock pillars rise high on the east and west coasts. At low tides, a view of the sea catches the shallow, tranquil and clear sea water. Thus the name of... 

 sunnywong Says:  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... 

 sunnywong Says:  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. 

 sunnywong Says:  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... 

 sunnywong Says:  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. 

 sunnywong Says:  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... 

 sunnywong Says:  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... 

 Burtty Says:  Cactus is also the common plant in Peng Hu Islands because there are not much rain and the wind is strong here. You can even find the ice cream with the cactus flavor here. 

 Burtty Says:  The chrysanthemum and the cactus are the most common plants on the islands. You can see many tiny yellow chrysanthemum on the fields. Chrysanthemum is also the symbol of Peng Hu Islands.