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Illustrative The Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge, about 2,494 meters long, spans the How-Men Waterway between Tong-Liang Village on Bai-Sha and He-Jie on Xi-Yu, linking the two islands. It is the longest cross-sea bridge in Taiwan and an essential stop on Penghu's north-loop itinerary. The roughly five-meter-wide deck features twin archways and a half-dome arch, with brilliant sea and blue sky by day and sunset and bridge-light romance at dusk - a popular photo spot. There is no toll or hour limit, suiting families, couples, and cyclists for walks or rides, and accessible ramps make baby-strollers and wheelchairs easy. Nearby attractions include the Penghu Aquarium, Ancient Banyan, and Yi-Jia Cactus Ice for a great one-day family trip.
Illustrative Hat Mountain in Pingtung's Shuang-Liu National Forest Recreation Area is the park's highest peak, around 650-700 meters. From the trailhead beside the parking lot, the path runs about 2.8 kilometers one-way, taking 90 to 120 minutes, with wooden walkways, sleeper steps, and viewing platforms along the way for average-fitness hikers. The summit has a hat-shaped pavilion overlooking the Pacific, Taiwan Strait, and Central Mountain Range; on clear days you can spot Green Island and Orchid Island. September and October are best for watching migrating raptors, drawing many bird lovers. Markers are clear and tree cover is dense, making it an ideal summer escape, family hike, and photo spot.
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Illustrative Kui-Bi Moses Parts the Sea is inside the Kui-Bi Mountain Geopark in Hu-Xi Township and counts among the eight famous Penghu sights. At low tide, an about three-hundred-meter basalt gravel path emerges to link Kui-Bi Mountain and Chi-Yu, like the biblical parting of the sea. Following the tide chart to safe hours, visitors can walk the sea path to admire strange rocks, clear water, and rich intertidal life, with Bird Island and seascape in the distance. Free and open, it suits travelers who love nature, photography, and chasing tides.
Illustrative Chou-Chou Pavilion in Penghu is Asia's first clownfish-and-sea-anemone castle, a free indoor attraction. Styled in soft marine colors, the pavilion displays many clownfish species, with a children's play zone, DIY craft experiences, and an air-conditioned rest space, ideal for family outings and photo ops. Though themed around marine-biotech products, there is no hard-sell pressure, so visitors can relax in the cool interior and take in the dreamy undersea scene.
Illustrative Kui-Bi Moses Parts the Sea, inside Penghu's Kui-Bi Mountain Geopark, is one of Penghu's eight famous sights. At low tide, an S-shaped gravel path about three hundred meters long surfaces between Kui Mountain and Chi-Yu, like the biblical Moses parting the Red Sea. Travelers can consult the tide chart for the right viewing window, walking the sea road to take in strange rocks, clear water, blue sky, and white clouds, feeling the dreamy blend of nature and legend. Free and open, it suits lovers of natural wonders and photography.
Illustrative Hou-Liao Heaven Road, in Bai-Sha's Hou-Lao Village, was once the old Dong-Gang pier. With the shifting tides, a stone-paved path emerges from the sea at low tide, winding out into the water in a unique scene best photographed around two hours before and after high tide. It is both a popular photo stop and a good place to watch intertidal life. Travelers should check the tide chart in advance and visit at low tide to avoid the road being submerged. Penghu ferry tickets or rental cars work for transport, and painted fishing boats near the parking lot make a nice side visit.
Illustrative Kui-Bi Moses Parts the Sea in Penghu's Hu-Xi Township sits inside the Kui-Bi Mountain Geopark and is one of Penghu's signature natural wonders. At low tide, an S-shaped gravel path about 300 meters long emerges to link the main island to Chi-Yu opposite, like the biblical parting of the sea. Visitors can take in strange rocks, intertidal life, blue sky, and clouds woven into a grand scene - and it is a great spot to shoot sunrise and seascape. Since the view only appears at specific tides, check the tide chart in advance and plan your visit accordingly.
Illustrative Shell Church at Lin-Tou (Ai-Men) Beach in Penghu's Hu-Xi Township is Taiwan's only outdoor attraction housed in a shell-shaped building. Its nautilus or heart-shell silhouette is pure white, with pointed skylights inside creating a play of light and shadow, framed by blue sky, sea views, and a white wooden walkway - a popular Instagram stop. Admission is free, with parking and a café nearby. Couples, families, and photographers love to come for the romantic coastal vibe and the photos.