The Penghu Archipelago has islands of various sizes, most of which are uninhabited, and the terrain is basalt, which has become a habitat for migratory birds. Tongpanyu is named after a barrel-shaped disk shaped like an inverted lid. He and Wangan Compared with Hujing and Qimei, the barrel is considered to be a small island. It takes about 40 minutes to walk around the island.It takes about an hour from Tongpanyu to Qimei Island. It is recommended to squint first, and then you will have the energy to continue playing when you arrive at Qimei Island.
Matters needing attention before release
We departed from the South China Sea Pier at XNUMXam and used the package itinerary of the Sea Dragon King B&B to go to South Second Island: Tongpanyu Qimei Island. I am quite prone to seasickness, but I didn’t take seasickness medicine beforehand. I was really worried about it. The above boat chooses the window position. Fortunately, the boat is stable enough, and the sea breeze is very cool, so it will arrive at Tongpanyu very safely. It is recommended that you prepare these items before departure to avoid any discomfort on the boat.
▲ From early in the morningXia Yan HomestayGo to Hailongwang B&B.
▲ In the morning by the harbor, there is a cool breeze and a beautiful sky.
▲ Gather here, ready to go.
Come to the first stop Tongpanyu!
After disembarking, you will find...no people, but there are some scattered homes. At this time, the tour guide introduced: "Tongpanyu is about seven kilometers southwest of Penghu, and the topography of the square mountain plus the height of the island is quite flat, making the columnar basalt It looks more representative.” (The tour guide is introduced in semi-Taiwanese and semi-Mandarin. I converted it into a smoother text. Hahaha) Due to the high south and low north terrain, the summer monsoon cannot blow into the island. "Tongpan Island" has therefore become the hottest island in Penghu. If you visit on the same day, unless you go to the beach, walking on these small paths is really hot!
▲ The police station on Tongpan Island. (The advantage of starting early in the morning is that the sky is so blue no matter how you shoot it.)
▲ The village is sparsely located, but after inquiring, I found out that there is a homestay operation. Staying here for one night will surely experience a simple life.
▲ There are clumps of cacti. The tour guide said that when they were young, they would eat cactus fruits as snacks.
▲ It is strongly recommended to follow the guide to see the peculiar basalt view below.
▲ Fuhai Palace, the main function of the Lord, is very efficacious and is the center of faith on the island.
▲ Ready to go to Qimei Island.
Qimei Island
Qimei Island is the southernmost part of the Penghu Islands. It was first called "Lantau Island." It is said that in the early days of Japanese pirates (or pirates) invaded the island. At that time, seven women met on the way home and were worried about being humiliated, so they took them together. Jing committed suicide, and in 1949, he applied for a change of name to Qimei Island in XNUMX to commemorate these zhenlie women.On the other hand, Qimei Island has a flat terrain, and the ancient houses mostly made of stone show a simple nostalgia.Riding a motorcycle around the island, you can see such natural basalt geological landscapes, verdant grassland scenery, old ancient stone buildings, double heart stone Shanghai, etc. The natural and cultural beauty has made it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Penghu Islands.
When we arrived at Qimei Island, the tour guide asked us to pick up the motorcycle first, and suggested that we go the same way and come back the same way, indicating that after passing the Shuangxin Shihu, most of the residents on the island are homes, and we are afraid that we will not know the way back.It takes about 25 minutes to ride from the port. It is close to noon. Although it is cool to arrive at Shuangxinshihu, the sea breeze can be said to be cool, but it is still easy to get sunburned in the sun, reminding everyone to pay attention to sun protection.
▲ The external port of Chimei Island.
▲ Go to Shuangxin Shihu.
Introduction and Experience of Shuangxin Shihu
A little introduction to the origin of Shihu, "Shihu is a fishing method in Penghu where people and the sea are interdependent. It has two heart-shaped Shihu, so it is named Double Heart Shihu. The principle is to use the tides to rise and fall in the intertidal zone. Stack two long arc-shaped embankments, extending from the shallow water to the deep water, forming a hook-like shape at the end of the deep water. When the tide is high, the fish will follow the sea water into the stone lake to feed on the seaweed; after the low tide, the stone dike The fish is already above the sea surface, and the fish is blocked from swimming to the curling place and trapped in Shanghai. The fishermen use this to catch the fish. There are less than XNUMX people in Shihu in the world, in Australia, Hawaii, Micronesia, Finland, etc. There are documents. In Asia, Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Thailand and other Pacific islands have Shihu distribution. There are more than XNUMX Shihu in Penghu County, and Jibei Village occupies XNUMX, which is the highest density in the world. ." The text comes from "Wikipedia:Penghu Shihu"
Shuangxin Shihu can be photographed from above, reflecting the color of blue, green, and blue water. It is very beautiful. If you want to take a close-up shot, you can go down the stairs on the right hand side. However, the second half of the stairs is mostly damaged. Pay attention to your steps!From a distance, Shihu is very small, but when you look closer, you can experience the vastness of the project. In 1937, a Mr. Yan Gong used a special construction method to pile up tens of thousands of stones into their present appearance, but the catch was getting less and less. It does not have the function of catching fish, but because of its beautiful appearance, it has become the most famous tourist attraction in Chimei Island.This Shihu is a special technology of accumulation, non-cement bonding method, plus years of seawater erosion, and there are not many people who will repair Shihu in the older generation. It is really not recommended that everyone walk on it to avoid accelerated damage. , Let's reserve this beauty to the next visitor.
▲ It was the first time I saw Shuangxin Shihu, and I admired the technology of our predecessors, which allowed us to see the beautiful Shihu.
▲ The above pair of newcomers can be used as a scale, and you know that Shihu is really spectacular!
▲ The ship we boarded.
▲ The natural landscape on Qimei Island-Elephant Island.
▲ Returned to Nanhai Wharf in Magong City.
Conclusion
Now it’s not like you need to find the shops in Penghu on your own for a one-day parade. There are many options on the itinerary website. I have excerpted some itineraries. I recommend you to book directly online. Follow the instructions to gather and participate in the itinerary. Penghu is thoroughly fun.
Recommended itinerary:
‧ One-day tour of four southern islands of Penghu + Qimei + Blue Cave
‧ Penghu uninhabited island beach camping experience
‧ Penghu East China Sea Uninhabited Island Island Hopping + Transparent Canoe One-day Tour
