Penghu is an archipelago made of up 64 islands located in the southeastern part of the Taiwan Straits. These islands have a total of 320 kilometers of shoreline, and together they constitute Taiwan's only island county. They were developed long ago, and they offer different moods and sights in different seasons thanks to such factors as their geographic environment, climate, cultural resources, and natural ecology. The tourist season in Penghu starts in April and peaks from June through August, so prior reservations are necessary for travel during these months.
Once you have come to the Penghu Islands, the surrounding ocean waters will make you forget about going home again. The seas, the beaches, and the skies are clear and unpolluted, making this a rare "pure land" in today's world. The living environment here attracts even the most particular forms of life, including the green sea turtle. In addition to its rich oceanic resources, Penghu offers fantastic sights of basalt column formations, the plain and simple lifestyle of the local people, well-preserved historic sites, and captivating scenery.
Penghu can be toured either by land or by sea. By sea you can fish or snorkel, you can see the undersea world from a glass-bottom boat, or you can take a boat out for a frolic with the dolphins. On land you can see basalt formations, sea-eroded coastline, and other sights of nature's sculpture, as well as the local daisy--the county flower--and the cactus that proliferates here. Or you can visit the historic sites and ancient houses, or simply enjoy the local folk culture in all its varieties. A tour of the Penghu Islands is rich in education and entertainment as well.
In addition to the main islands, which are all connected by highway, Penghu offers three other tour areas, each with its own particular features: the North Sea, East Sea, and South Sea. The main islands are rich in historic sites such as temples and the old city wall. The North Sea recreation system consists of two routes, the North Sea and East Sea routes, and contains such islets as Chikan, Tiezhan, Gupo, Xianjiao, Jibei, Mudou, Yuanbei, Bird Islet, Little Baisha, Jishan, and Dinggou. You can go snorkeling around Mudou and Xiaojiao islets and enjoy the sight of schools of colorful tropical fish and beautiful coral formations; if you stay overnight in one of the resort cabins on Jibei, you can enjoy the exquisite blue skies, azure seas, and golden sands there, or engage in water activities. Dinggou and Jishan islets are listed as basalt nature preserves; Dinggou, especially, possesses spectacular basalt column formations that have made it known as the "Great Wall on the Sea" and "Guilin on the Sea." Huge numbers of common terns congregate on these two islets when nesting season comes around, making them a paradise for avian species.
The South Sea Recreation System encompasses the islets of Tongpan, Hujing, Wangan, Jiangjun, and Qimei, among others. Tongpan is especially rich in classic octagonal basalt columns, and the coral forests in the adjoining seas make this a skin-diver's paradise. Wangan is where the famous Penghu agates, or veined stone, are found, and the only place in Taiwan where the green sea turtles still come ashore regularly to lay their eggs.
In addition to enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, of course you will also want to sample the special snacks for which the islands are famous. These include seafood, fried vermicelli with pumpkins, salty cakes, black sweet cakes, and cactus fruit and fruit juice.

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Derived and adopted from Tourism Bureau Taiwan