*The rainbow over the sea

Chungcheng Bridge, Yongan Bridge, Kuahei Bridge and Hsiaomen Bridge are all bridges connecting various islands of the main island of Penghu. These bridges are all constructed under extreme conditions and make special scenery. They are all considered architectural masterpieces of Penghu. ¡@ ¡@

Chungcheng Bridge connects the Penghu Island and the Chungtueng Island, which is then connected to Baisha by Yongan Bridge. These bridges were made to accommodate two-lane traffic. On the left hand side is the Dachang Island and Yuanbei Island stands on the right, forming a beautiful picture of hills and the sea. ¡@

Located between Baisha and Fishermen Islands, Kuahei Bridge crosses the Homen channel with high waves and strong currents. It was completed at the end of 1970. With the total length of 2478 meters, 319 of which are built on land and 2159 the bridge itself, it is the first deep sea bridge in the Fareast region. It is now under expansion to accommodate two-lane traffic in the future. The rainbow shaped gate at the beginning of the bridge is a beautiful symbol of this rainbow over the sea. Taking a stroll on the bridge to enjoy the breathtaking ocean view and listen to the waves breaking on the rocky shores is a great joy of life. ¡@ ¡@ ¡@

Between the Fishermen Island and Hsiaomen Island stands the Hsiaomen Bridge. It is nicknamed the "Little Kuanhei Bridge". With different landscapes on two sides of the bridge, it presents entirely another picture from the Kuahei Bridge.

* Sunrise at Kuolin and sunset at Hsiyu

The first light of the day scatters on the ocean and the orange sunset showers the land. Sunrise at Kuolin and sunset at Hsiyu are the two famous attractions of Penghu. Kuolin is located on the east tip of the Penghu Island and named after the crop of Kuoye trees in the village. At the break of dawn, the golden sun and bright sunshine rise above the Taiwan Straits to brighten the entire sky while the profile of the Central Mountains in Taiwan comes vaguely in the background. ¡@ ¡@

¦Hsiyu is the second largest island in Penghu. Most people think that the area around the Kuanyin Pavilion near Makung City provides the best angle to watch sunset. The second best spot is the Kuahei Bridge and Hsiyu's coast. At sunset, the sky is splashed with colorful rays. Sometimes you may spot a small boat passing by the sinking sun, whose remaining golden rays lingers on the waves to add an incredible colorful moment to nature.¡@ ¡@ ¡@ ¡@

* The uninhabited islands

The scenery on the uninhabited islands of Penghu has been kept intact without human intervention. The primal conditions on these islands, their unique basalt rock formations and rich ecology bring ever more surprises to visitors. Since they are designated as natural reservations, they are endowed with remarkable, unique and rare resources of historical values. For the sake of protecting these islands, most trips take visitors for a boat tour around them only. For instance, the Great Aunt Island located off the coast of Chikan is the largest uninhabited island in the North Sea area and also the main location of seaweed production. There is also a surprisingly large number of rare species of birds nesting on the island. Hsienchiao Island is loated between Chikan Village of Baisha Township and Chipei Island. White sand beaches cover all of the island, which is formed by ¤ô¦¨©¥. There are stone-enclosed ponds in these waters and sardines and bonitos are common. These are the earliest known manmade fishery in Taiwan area. In addition, the pillar shaped rock formations on Chishan Island and Tingko Island are masterpiece sculptures and gifts from God. The yellow flowers that bloom between the basalt rock cracks and the beautiful songs of little singing birds on the meadows turn these islands into a paradise.

* Kuanyin Temple

The Kuanyin Temple right by the Penghu Bay is a temple that worships the goddess of Kaunyin. It was once destroyed during the Sino-France marine war and reconstructed in the 17th year of Emporer Kuanhsu's rule in Ching Dynasty. The temple is built in a simple style in a nice and quiet environment. The beach in front of the Temple is now a famous tourist attraction. In summer time, the beach is packed with the young and the old. Sometimes you can see a few windsurfers and women picking shells, which adds a leisure air to it. At sunset, many people take a strong along the jetty and watch the sun sinks behind the Hsiyu on the opposite side. The beautiful scenery let you forget all your mundane thoughts and become part of the nature's great creations.¡@ ¡@

The Penghu Youth Center of YMCA is located right by the Kuanyin Temple, only 5 minutes' walk from the downtown of Makung. The center has a classical outlook and unique architectural style, a European style building rarely seen in Penghu. However, the materials of the building consist of basalt rocks and coral stones, with rich local colors.

* The arts and cultural center

The Country Cultural Center is located in Yangmin District in Makung. Beautifully built, the building houses the Chungcheng Library, Chungcheng Memorial Hall and Artifact Exhibition Hall. It is a large-scale building for cultural purposes and the center of cultural, educational, arts and folk activities in Penghu. ¡@

Located on the southeast side of the Cultural Center, the Gymnasium is a modern construction built for the purpose of developing public physical education and promoting health and physical activities. The Gymnasium covers a wide area and has comprehensive facilities. Located next to the Cultural Center and Makung High School and Makung Junior High School, it is bound to benefit the development of physical education tremendously.¡@ ¡@

The Martyrs Shrine is located on the central south side of the Cultural Center and faces the newly completed Third Pier in Makung. The shrine is located in tranquil surroundings. The shrine is mainly dedicated to the fallen heroes of China's wars. Spring and fall worshiping rituals are solemnly held to honor them.

*Breaking waves at the Fongkuei

The coast at Fongkuei District is lined with pillar shaped basalt rock. Caves and canals are everywhere. Powerful waves break against the rocky shores to create splashes that shows rainbow colors under the sun and form a natural wonder. The ocean currents reach deep into the eroded canals underneath the rock layers and spray to the air through cracks on the surface. It sounds like an air box, thus named Fongkuei-"wind closet" in Chinese. Holding a fishing rod in hand while listening to the howls of breaking waves is an exciting and interesting experience. The Lingdewen Temple is located on the peninsula of Fongkueiwei. It has a history over two hundred years and houses an empyreal boat more than ten meters long. It is frequented by a huge number of worshipers. You may want to pay a visit while in the neighborhood.