The love for ocean is almost a human nature. The ocean is sometimes mysteriously quiet and other times excitingly overwhelming; sometimes deep and reserved and other times happy and active. This is the refreshing ocean, always difficult to fathom yet too attractive to stay away from it. Penghu is blessed with uniquely clean waters, the endless blue ocean made even more eye-catching by the golden sand beaches. Penghu has the most beautiful beaches in Taiwan, full of beautiful shell sands. The clear seawater is a tough match of the Pataya beach in Thailand. The famous beaches include Sheli, Linto Park, Chipei Shachuai. Whether you want to share the fun of water activities with friends or enjoy the sensation of sand carving all by yourself, the beaches face you with the best they can offer. If you love the ocean, you definitely should not miss beach combing activities. As you take your steps along the narrow path that surfaces only at low tides between two islands that are normally separated by the sea, it is almost as if you are walking on the secret way to the palace of the dragon deity. The best choices for such beach combing activities include the paths between Shakang and Yuanpei, Tachang and Chengchein, Chikan and Chingyu, and Peiliao and Chiyu. Have the clear and refreshing seawater and beautiful scenery of Penghu refreshed your memory that you have not listened to the call of the ocean for a long time now? The Hsienchiau Island, Chipei Island, Wanan Island, Hsiaobaisha Island, Great Aunt Island, Yuanpei Island and many more. The shores and beaches of Penghu have put on their best outfit waiting for your visit.

*Sample tours

1.Half-day tour on the main island

• Tour of relics of the old days:
  
  1. Makung-Shuencheng Gate-Tienho Temple-Wanchuan Well-Shekung Shrine-Four-eye Well-Kuanyin Temple (in time for sunset)
     
  2. Makung-Erthkan Residence-Hsitai Fortress-Hsiyu Lighthouse (in time for sunset)
  
  
  
• Water activities and sand sculpture:
  
  1. Makung-Shanshui-Fongkuei-Snake Head Mountain-Sheli
     
  2. Makung-Linto Park-Kuepishan (beach combing)
     
  3. Makung-Kueyeh (watch sunrise)-Kuepishan (beach combing)-Linto Park
  
  
  
• Ecological tour:
  Makung-Cutural Center-Penghu Aquarium-Water Park at Chito

2.One-day tour on the main island

• Makung-Giant tree at Tongliang-Kuahei Bridge-Whale Cave at Hsiaomen-Erthkan Residence-Hsitai Fortress-Hsiyu Lighthouse (in time for sunset)

3.Tour of other islands

• Chihkan Port (Take a boat-Greant Aunt Island-Ocean Amusement Park on Chipai-Bird Island-Yuanpei Island-tour around uninhabited islands
• Tourist Information Center for South Sea tours-Tongpan Island-Huching Island-Wanan-Chimei (stay overnight)
• Hokutan Fishing Port-Tachang Island (This tour may be adjusted or combined with other tours depending on the number of days abailable.)
  

4.Economic winter tours

During the cold winter months, the number of tourists decreases. As a result, all the airline companies, boat companies, hotels and taxi drivers tray to attract customers with flexible pricing strategies. Tourists can take the advantage of the low season to enjoy the beautiful scenery and good food and visit the cultural center and aquarium. You are sure to enjoy an economic winter trip to Penghu without the crowds. Besides, the boisterous turtle offering ritual on the Lantern Festival is the highlight of cultural and folk events in Penghu. Don't miss it.

* Travel suggestions and warnings

1. The travel season in Penghu runs from April to October, during which crowds swarm the archipelago. Make reservations for flights and hotels in advance. All major travel agencies in Taiwan provide reservation services. You can also make your own reservations by phone.
2. The summer climate in Penghu is hot and dry. Make sure you bring sun block with you to prevent sunstroke or sunburn that may make your holiday not so enjoyable.
3. It is better to go for a sightseeing trip in the boat when visiting the unpopulated islands. Do not land on the islands or even litter on the islands. Please help us maintain the environment on these islands to prevent destruction of the nature and ecology on them.
4. Please wear a life vest when riding in a boat to prevent accidents.
5. There is a great difference between high and low tides on the shores of the archipelago islands. Please follow the route arranged by local tour guides when engaging in beach combing activities to be safe.
6. The main roads in Penghu are characterized by the scarce traffic or pedestrians. If you travel in a rental car, make sure that you slow down at unfamiliar roadways and observe all traffic rules.
7. To preserve the fishing resources along the shores of Penghu's islands, coral reef harvesting within 12 nautical miles of a shore (include far-flung islands) is prohibited. Prior approval must be applied and obtained for public display, sale, import into and export of coral reefs from Penghu County. Violators, if convicted, may be sentenced to a prison term of three years or above, detention or a fine of NT$150,000 or less.