Essential Penghu
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Port
Magong (Makung), Penghu Islands, Taiwan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$210
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Witness the power of nature in Fongguei Cave (Wind cabinet)
The ancient fishing village of Fongguei is located at the end of the peninsula that bears the same name. It is known for the sound of its waves, the blowholes on the shore, and the whistling sound that is produced when the waves recede from the blowholes and suck air down through them. This is the origin of the name Fongguei, which means wind cabinet—a kind of Chinese organ. The coast at Fongguei is formed of well-developed columnar basalt, which over the eons has been sculpted by the waves into long trenches and cave-like holes. Whenever large waves crash against the shore here, the holes resound like claps of thunder.
Bring your swimsuite and towel because we are going to visit Shihli Beach, with its calm, blue waters, this the finest swimming beach on the main island of Penghu. The beach here is made up of fine grains of coral and seashell, making it a perfect place for walking in the sand, soaking up the sun's rays, swimming in the soothing water, camping, or simply enjoying a pleasant afternoon of quiet relaxation. A glass of soft drink is included in the bar just nearby, where you can take a seat and indulge yourself in the beautiful view.
Photo stop at Fengshi Pagoda in Suogang Town
Winters in Penghu are harsh and windy, so residents often set up barriers such as stone tablets or stone towers to break the winds and ward off evil spirits. Two towers stand on the north and south sides of Suogang, Midnight Tower on the north and Midday Tower, also called Midday Treasure Pagoda, on the south.
Initially, the stone towers were seven-tiered. After they collapsed, however, they were rebuilt with nine tiers according to instructions from the gods. The nine-level conical structures consist of black basalt stones stacked in a staircase-like arrangement. Locals built two stone pagodas to compensate for the windbreak’s disappearance, and damages to the feng shui , as well as pray that the shoreline sand would no longer be blown away.
As you make your way through town, will stop at Jhongyang old street where you will have guided tour around this area, including Mazu Temple. The Queen of Heaven Temple (Mazu Temple) at Magong was built in 1592, is Taiwan's oldest and finest temple, and is classified as the first grade relic. The temple survived for an age of 400 years and has become the worshipping center of Penghu residents. Every part of the temple is made with utmost refined style. Inside the temple are some prized Ching period arts. There is also a tablet in memory of Yojong Sheng's success in persuading Dutch invaders to retreat, which is also the earliest tablet found in Taiwan. Next to Four-eyed Well, also known as "Four-hole well ". There is no precise document regarding when the Four-eyed Well was dug, but judging by the fact that the Jhongyang Street is one of the oldest streets in Penghu, this well was probably dug in the Yuan Dynasty, This Four-eyed Well is about three meters deep and two meters in diameter. There is a stone slate covering the well opening, leaving four circular openings to retrieve water, such peculiar design structure is what gave it its name.
Return to port.