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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.
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O2 Lab - Ocean Drift Lab in Penghu is a family-friendly workshop that turns marine debris into art, blending sustainability, environmental care, and creative play. Its DIY sessions invite parents and children to transform collected floats and plastics into painted little fish and other pieces, while learning about marine conservation. Classes suit children three and up, who must be accompanied by a parent. A great pick for travelers looking for an indoor, educational activity in Penghu. Book through the official site; sessions are paid and double as environmental education and hands-on craft.
Chou-Chou Pavilion in Penghu is a free-admission indoor family attraction built around a colorful clownfish-and-sea-anemone aquarium. The air-conditioned space offers photo spots and a children's play zone. Beyond admiring many clownfish species, visitors can join four paid DIY craft sessions - jelly flowers, lip balm, facial masks, and reed diffusers - with visitors twelve and up doing it solo, while younger kids need a parent alongside. The site sits near the Penghu Rest Area and an inclusive playground, making it a relaxed stop on a Penghu free-and-easy trip.
Er-Kan Village sits in Penghu's Xi-Yu Township, a fully preserved traditional Min-Nan settlement built from coral stone, basalt, and reef rock, with red-tile roofs and painted lattice windows brimming with local flavor. Inside are old courtyard houses, a Chinese-medicine shop, and local bites; the must-try foods are hand-made almond tea and old-style douhua (soy pudding), plus a cooling sea-stone-flower drink. A free dedicated parking lot and quiet lanes make it a fit for strolling with kids, photography, and cultural immersion - a historical and cultural spot no Penghu traveler should miss.
Nan-Liao Old Village in Hu-Xi Township's Nan-Liao Village is a well-preserved traditional farming-and-fishing settlement. The old houses and low stone walls are mostly built from 'gu-lao' coral-limestone, showing Penghu's way of life. In recent years residents have repurposed fishing floats by repainting them into a colorful 'Float Secret Realm' that has become an Instagrammer favorite. Among the old houses you will find sea-turtle murals, Three-Character-Classic photo walls, and little pavilions - ideal for family outings and photography lovers. The site is free with no fixed hours; morning or evening visits help avoid crowds.
Ji-Bei Island is one of Penghu's most popular family spots. Travelers take a boat from the North Sea Visitor Center (Chi-Kan Pier), then rent a scooter to circle the island - only 20-30 minutes around - along beautiful coastline views. The signature activity is intertidal exploration: catching fish at stone weirs, grabbing crabs, scooping sea cucumbers, and digging oysters to eat on the spot, all loved by kids and adults. Sha-Wei Beach, with its fine white shell sand, is celebrated as a Taiwan-version Maldives bay, great for photos and water fun. Tickets and scooter rentals can be booked through platforms like KKday for a smooth trip.
Kui-Bi Mountain in Hu-Xi, Penghu, is a natural spot famed for its tidal spectacle. At low tide, an S-shaped gravel path about three hundred meters long emerges between Bei-Liao's Kui-Bi Mountain and Chi-Yu islet, evoking Moses parting the sea and drawing families to snap photos. Viewed from afar, the slope resembles a giant resting turtle - the source of its old name 'Gui-Bi Mountain' (Turtle-Wall Mountain). Travelers should check the tide chart before going to catch the red-and-green path woven with blue sea after the water recedes.