Each year after fall, fishing and other industries come to a halt. Local residents take this time to pay their respect to their ancestors who labored in an unforgiving environment before them and worship the gods for their protection against the evil spirits. Thus, Penghu has the highest number and density of temples in all of Taiwan. The pious religious belief and spirits of always remembering one's roots have become the best drive after the popularity of religious and folk activities in fall and winter seasons.

A trip to Penghu in wintertime should include visits to places of religious and folk interests. It may be the rituals of the establishment of various altars for worshiping gods and burning of the imperial boat, or the completion of a restoration project of a temple. Visitors can come in touch with a moving sensation and tranquility deep in their hearts among the rising smoke of burning incense or murmuring of Buddhist prayers. The major event during the winter and spring season is the turtle offering for peace and fortune. It is a religious and folk event not to be missed. Legend has it that eating a piece of any variety of the turtles made of rice, pineapple and sticky rise offered to the gods to pray for peace and safety can really guarantee your peace and safety and bring you good fortune in the coming year. The ever growing gold turtle weighing over six kilos and the rice turtle weighing over 4,200 kilos are the focus of attention. The purpose of offering turtles reveals the generosity and kindheartedness of Chinese religion and the humble and simple lifestyle of ancient Chinese.