Where to stay in Penghu — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Penghu is an archipelago in the middle of the Taiwan Strait that is still uncrowded — white-sand beaches with clear water, oddly shaped basalt columns, the twin-heart coral weir, old temples and a cross-sea bridge, water sports and beautiful sunsets. It's a short flight from Taipei or Kaohsiung.
Why stay in Penghu
Uncrowded clear-water beaches
White-sand beaches with clear water, quieter than the beaches in the south.
Basalt columns
Geometrically shaped volcanic columns by the sea, a geological heritage.
Twin-heart coral weir
A coral fish weir shaped like a double heart, an iconic photo spot.
Sunsets and water sports
Swim, kayak, and watch the sunset by the sea.
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Local dishes to try in Penghu
- 1🦪
Oysters and seafood
Oysters and fresh seafood from the seas around the islands.
📍 Islandwide - 2🌵
Cactus shaved ice
Pink cactus-flavoured shaved ice, a famous Penghu treat.
📍 Local - 3🥜
Peanut brittle
Penghu peanut brittle, a popular souvenir.
📍 Souvenir - 4🍜
Island noodles
Noodles and local dishes in Magong town.
📍 Magong
- 1💗
Twin-Heart Weir
A coral fish weir shaped like a double heart, the symbol of Penghu.
📍 Qimei Island - 2🪨
Basalt Columns
Geometrically shaped volcanic columns by the sea, a geological heritage.
📍 Several islands - 3🌉
Cross-Sea Bridge
A bridge linking islands across the sea, a viewpoint and photo spot.
📍 Baisha to Xiyu - 4🏖️
Beaches
White-sand beaches with clear water for swimming and water sports.
📍 Coast - 5🛕
Tianhou Temple
Taiwan's oldest temple, in the heart of Magong town.
📍 Magong
Things to do in Penghu
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3 Penghu hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.0ValueNice Hostel
#10 hostel · 9.8 guest rating, cheapest on the list
★ 8.9LuxuryDiscovery Hotel
#1 most luxurious on the island · steps from Magong harbour
★ 8.8LuxuryFour Points by Sheraton Penghu
#2 international brand · zero-edge pool over the bay
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Penghu Bay Resort
#5 heritage-village stay · quiet, away from town
Green Hotel
#6 Small boutique hotel · 19 rooms with free parking
Ever Spring Hotel
#7 3-star hotel · on the old-town shopping street, renovated 2023
Penghu Royal Hotel
#8 budget 3-star with suites · free airport shuttle
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🚆 Getting around Penghu
Airplane
Fly from Taipei or Kaohsiung into Magong Airport, about 50 minutes.
Ferry
A budget-friendly ferry from Kaohsiung or Chiayi (in summer).
Scooter rental
The most popular way to get around the main island.
Inter-island boat
Boat to the smaller islands (Qimei, Wang-an) to see the weir and beaches.
Where to go next near Penghu
TaipeiA welcoming capital — Taipei 101, night markets, Ximending, temples, and the Beitou hot springs.
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JiufenA hillside village of red-lantern lanes — teahouses with sea views and a retro atmosphere said to have inspired Ghibli.
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Sun Moon LakeA large lake among the mountains — lakeside cycling, a cable car, lakeside temples, and boat cruises.
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AlishanA mountain scenic area — a vintage forest railway, sunrise above a sea of clouds, and thousand-year-old cypress forest.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Penghu
How do you get to Penghu?+
Fly from Taipei or Kaohsiung, about 50 minutes, into Magong Airport, or take a ferry from Kaohsiung or Chiayi in summer.
How many days do you need in Penghu?+
Two to three days for the main island and the smaller islands (Qimei's twin-heart weir, the basalt columns, and the beaches).
When is the best time to visit Penghu?+
Apr to Sep has good weather and clear seas for swimming (it's windy and cold from late in the year into early the next).
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