PenghuPlay Recommendations

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.

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.