[2025 Penghu Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuwengdao Lighthouse (Updated Oct)

Located at the westernmost point of the Penghu Islands, the Yuwengdao Lighthouse is renowned as Taiwan's oldest Western-style lighthouse. Built in 1875, it remains operational today, serving as a beacon for ships navigating the South China Sea. Standing at a modest height of 11 meters, the white tower is not particularly large, but its striking appearance against Penghu's blue skies and sea captivates visitors. While the lighthouse is surrounded by fences and its interior is not open for tours, simply gazing at its presence and feeling the breeze can evoke a sense of being in a foreign land. The lighthouse grounds are well-maintained, featuring expansive lawns and a breathtaking view of the distant horizon. With few visitors, it offers an ideal location for photography. Nearby, remnants of old military facilities and stone walls add to the charm, making it a delightful spot for a leisurely stroll. While Penghu tourism often highlights beaches and local cuisine, this lighthouse is a must-visit for those seeking a tranquil experience. The scenery created by the wind, light, and the solitary white tower is unforgettable.

At the end of Penghu Xiyu, there is a white lighthouse that has stood quietly for a hundred years. It is not the most noisy one among the check-in hotspots, but it is the first light to be lit in Taiwan. This is the "Yuweng Island Lighthouse", also known as the "Xiyu Lighthouse". Built in 1778, it has a history of more than 200 years. It is the oldest lighthouse in Taiwan. It was built by the Qing government to guide merchant ships on the Sino-Western route. Although it no longer shoulders the heavy responsibility of busy shipping, it still stands on the Xiyu cliff, guiding travelers to a quiet route that belongs to their hearts. 🏛️ Standing on the edge of the cliff like Bai Shi: The architectural aesthetics of history The Fisherman Island Lighthouse was designed by a British engineer. It has a simple and elegant appearance and is painted pure white. Whether it is a blue sky, a scorching sun, or a cloudy sea fog, it is beautiful and elegant. The lighthouse is about 11 meters high, with a row of low black-tiled and white-walled buildings next to it. They were the dormitories, offices and machine rooms of the lighthouse staff in the past, and they are now completely preserved. Walking into the park is like traveling back to the Penghu seaside in the 19th century. On one side is the sound of wind and waves, and on the other side is the human watch a hundred years ago. This is not a tourist attraction for a quick visit, but a historical space where you can slow down and quietly experience it. 🌊 Looking out at the junction of the sea and the sky, it is a landscape and a story Looking out from the high ground where the lighthouse is located, the vast Taiwan Strait is in front of you. When the weather is good, the ships and islands in the distance seem to float in the air; When the wind and fog are blowing, the sea is more like a boundary of some kind of memory. You will find that standing here to watch the sea is a completely different feeling from playing in the water on the beach. This is a vast, calming scenery. Many travelers who have been here say: "This is not a place to take pictures, but a place to be in a daze." 📷 Photography tips | Take a photo that speaks to the scenery When taking a portrait, you can stand on the grass in front of the lighthouse, with the lighthouse as the background, and take the middle ground + sky, the picture is clean and imposing. It is recommended to go there before 10 am or after 4 pm to avoid strong backlight. The architectural lines are more beautiful when the light is soft. You can aim at the black tile eaves and old wooden doors and windows to take pictures of the details. The details are extremely beautiful and full of the taste of time. 📍【Fisherman Island Lighthouse Information】 Address: Waiyan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County (just navigate to "Fisherman Island Lighthouse") Tickets: Free Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 daily (sometimes closed due to wind conditions) Suggested stay: 30-60 minutes Nearby can be connected: Xiaomen Geological Museum, Whale Cave, Erkan Settlement, Zhuwan Dayi Palace At the westernmost end of the island, this white lighthouse is still lit, like a letter on the sea that cannot be sent but is waiting for a reply If you come to Penghu for a trip, not just to take beautiful photos and eat seafood, then ride a little further to Xiyu, come here to feel the wind of history, the tranquility of the buildings and the deep blue of the sea, you will be glad that you have been here #MayGoodPlaces2025

A visit to Penghu wouldn't be complete without seeing the Fisherman's Island Lighthouse, also known as Xiyu Lighthouse. This place is truly breathtaking! The lighthouse itself is tall and pristine white, standing majestically on the cliff, as if guarding the vast ocean. Walking along the trail, you can feel the sea breeze and enjoy the endless horizon where the sea meets the sky, which is incredibly relaxing. On sunny days, the sunlight shining on the lighthouse makes it a perfect spot for photography—every shot turns out stunning. There are also small boards on-site introducing the lighthouse's history, and you'll learn that it has been standing for over a century, carrying a rich story. Unlike the bustling city, this place offers a serene beauty, making it highly recommended for travelers looking for a quiet spot to admire the sea, take photos, and breathe in fresh air.

#Tongliang Ancient Banyan The more than 300-year-old banyan tree in front of the Baoan Temple in Tongliang Village is the largest sacred tree in Penghu. It has a total of 95 aerial roots. Its green shade covers the open space in front of the temple, forming a square for resting and cooling off. If you don’t observe carefully, it’s hard to believe that all the branches come from the same tree. #Penghu Cross-sea Bridge The Penghu Cross-sea Bridge is 2,494 meters long and spans the Houmen Waterway between the Baisha and Xiyu Islands. The water flows rapidly, with a speed said to be up to 3 meters per second, making it the second most dangerous current in the Penghu waters. Whenever the northeast monsoon comes in winter, the waves are turbulent and it is difficult to sail. Therefore, the construction of the cross-sea bridge began in 1965 and was completed and opened to traffic in 1970 to solve the transportation difficulties to and from Fisherman's Island. Later, due to severe corrosion and bridge collapse, the embankment was widened in 1984 and completed and opened to traffic in 1996 as a new two-lane bridge. From a distance, it looks like a rainbow over the sea. It is not only of great tourist value, but also allows for smooth traffic between Xiyu and Baisha. To this day, early concrete columns and frames are still left in the sea area on the north side of the Xiyu end of the bridge, and mottled bridge piers are left on the Xiyu side, respectively indicating that the early Xiyu electricity was transmitted across the sea by high-voltage power lines, and the vicissitudes of history of the old bridge after its retirement. #Fisherman Island Lighthouse The Fisherman Island Lighthouse is located at the southwest end of Fisherman Island in Penghu County. The tower was originally located on the site of the Xiyu Tower Light, which was built in 1778. It was originally a seven-story stone tower built on the high ground outside Fisherman's Island (Xiyu). Lights were lit on the tower every night. This was the first navigation mark along the coast of Taiwan and the only recorded lighthouse originally established in our country. A stone tablet with the inscription "Xiyu Tower Light" is still preserved. The Fisherman's Island Lighthouse was built by the Customs in 1875. The tower is made of round iron and is equipped with three cast-iron fog cannons. In 1915, the Fisherman's Island Lighthouse, office, fog cannon, fog horn, exhibition room, stone tablet, wall, lighthouse keeper's dormitory and observation tower were all painted white, which is eye-catching and dazzling between the blue sea and green grassland. The Fisherman Island Lighthouse is a national historic site, and the surrounding area is listed as a historic park. It has been open to the public since 1992. #Waiyan Fishing Port Observation Deck The "Wai'an Fishing Port" in Xiyu, Penghu is rated by netizens as the most beautiful fishing port in Penghu. The entire Wai'an Fishing Port is built on the mountainside. The view from the commanding height of Sanxian Pagoda is very beautiful whether it is day or night. It has received various reputations such as the Taiwanese version of Santorini and Taiwan's Little Greece. If you like photography or want to collect Penghu IG attractions, don't miss it.

#WinHongKongTickets Penghu Fisherman Island Lighthouse, also known as Xiyu Lighthouse, is one of the most famous landmarks in the Penghu Islands and the first navigation lighthouse in the southwest of Taiwan. It is located on Fisherman Island in Xiyu Township, Penghu County. The lighthouse was built in 1871 by the Qing government to guide ships safely into the waterways of the Penghu Islands. The lighthouse has an elegant architectural style, is tall and straight, and the tower is made of stone in a cone shape with stone steps at the bottom for climbing. There is a powerful light on the top of the lighthouse, which can emit light visible from far away at night and provide navigation for ships. Fisherman Island, where the Fisherman Island Lighthouse is located, has beautiful scenery. The surrounding sea is clear blue. There are also vast coastlines and beaches on the island. It is a famous tourist attraction in Penghu area. Visitors can climb up the lighthouse to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Fisherman Island, enjoy the scenery of the sea and sky, feel the cool sea breeze, or take a walk, swim, snorkel and other activities on the island. The Fisherman's Island Lighthouse is not only a navigation landmark in the Penghu area, but also a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists every year. Especially at sunset, the lighthouse is set against the sunset, and the scenery is particularly charming, making it a popular spot for many people to take photos. #Penghu #PenghuXiyu #YuwengdaoLighthouse #XiyuLighthouse #Navigational Sign #Internet Beauty Check-in I want to go to Hong Kong Disneyland to watch the fireworks!

I drive to Fisherman Island Lighthouse, you can also choose to take a bus 🚌, Fisherman Island Lighthouse is very large, worth coming to the lighthouse tour, because it is too beautiful, and Fisherman Island Lighthouse is a very famous tourist destination, especially near dusk time ⏰🥳, so many people will come to Penghu 🥳. The lighthouse has many places to take pictures, and although the lighthouse is in the mountains, but the day saw also families together to take pictures, take pictures, in close to dusk time although it will be a little cool, and the lighthouse looking out the sea is endless, really beautiful, the lighthouse is not very high; Although it is a monument but can visit at will🥳, in addition, this lighthouse is painted white, and nearby surroundings match, so it gives people a very romantic feeling, and there is a pink mailbox at the lighthouse door is very eye-catching, and a check-in point, but it feels very contrasting with the lighthouse, but pay attention to visit the lighthouse has time☺️.