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Shanshuei

On my self guided motor scooter tour I stumbled on Sanshuei by accident.  I think that this is the best beach that I have seen in Penghu.  The wetland and … Continue Reading →

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Qimei Island

Qimei Island is the farthest south of the Penghu Islands.  My stay there allowed enough time for a self guided motor scooter tour to see the main sights such as … Continue Reading →

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Pengpeng Beach

Pengpeng Beach is located between Yuanbei and Niaoyu islands.  It is just a beach by itself out in the ocean.  There are a few makeshift structures that can provide some … Continue Reading →

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Yuanbei Island

Yuanbei Island is part of Penghu County.  It is a small island with according to what I heard has a population of 60.   It also has 3 unique basalt … Continue Reading →

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Niaoyu Island (Bird Island)

Niaoyu Island (Bird Island) is part of Penghu County.  I was part of an organized tour.  We got outfitted there in wet suits.  To reach the water we had to … Continue Reading →

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Yuwendao Lighthouse

Yuwendao Lighthouse is also known as the Xiyu Lighthouse.  There is some architectural and historical significance.  It also may be a destination for photo taking.  One thing not shown is … Continue Reading →

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Xitai Fake Cannon

The Xitai Fake Cannon was a strategic trick used in World War 2 to decoy war planes to bomb the wrong location.

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Xiyu West Fort and Visitor Center

The Xiyu West Fort was not free to enter but the admission fee was low and worth it.  The information center was open but still under construction.  If you are … Continue Reading →

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Xiyu Island Historic East Fort

Xiyu Island has a number of historic military bases, this is one of them.  

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Siaochihjiao Stone Carving Park

Siaochihjiao Stone Carving Park is located not far from the famous Daguoye Columnar Basalt formation on Xiyu Island.  The carvings are interesting but when I saw it the park looked … Continue Reading →