<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>PENGHU NATIONAL SCENIC AREA</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw</link> <description>RSS</description> <copyright>Copyright 2011</copyright> <item><title>Beiliao Recreation Area</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000070</link><description><![CDATA[Starry Kueibi&amp;quot; of Beiliao Kueibi is one of the eight most renowned views in Penghu, and wave-chasing in Kueibishan, Beiliao, has become an important tourism resource in Penghu. The origin of the name Kueibishan: When looking at Beiliao coast from a distance, its mountain is shaped like a sea turtle bending over on the sea, therefore it was called &amp;quot;turtle wall mountain&amp;quot; (gueibishan), and later on renamed Kueibishan using its homonymic sound. 
In the past, on a full-moon night, when there were still many fishing boats on out the sea towards the east, basked in the soft moonlight, you would feel as if you were part of the starry sky; thus such view was named &amp;quot;Starry Kueibi&amp;quot;.
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:38</PubDate></item><item><title>Neian Recreation Area</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000073</link><description><![CDATA[Neian Recreational Area houses an enormous beach, the white soft sand and flat terrain provided residents of Neian Village and Waian Village a place to play with water and engage in intertidal zone activities. At the back of the beach is a narrow wooden path built according to the terrain, from there, you can look at Houzaiwei Cape in Chihsi from a distance; the soft sand and clear water is the most attractive features of Neian Recreational Area.
Neian North Sea Fishing Port has been selected by Penghu County Government to build the first &amp;quot;Aqua Farm&amp;quot; in Taiwan, an aqua paradise combining ecological tour guide and fishing village experience, good for taking a rest as well as for recreation. ]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:39</PubDate></item><item><title>Shanshuei Beach</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000081</link><description><![CDATA[Shanshuei used to be called &amp;quot;sow in water&amp;quot;. One of the origins is: There was once a sow on the beach and got dragged into sea by a giant octopus, so the place was called &amp;quot;sow in water&amp;quot;. During the Japanese colony, it was renamed &amp;quot;sow water&amp;quot;, and then &amp;ldquo;Shanshuei&amp;rdquo; after the Restoration. From Guanyingshan near the Shanshuei fishing port east of Shanshuei south-bank to Jhumushueishan on the west side, the entire area is called Jhumushueian. With the white beach along the bank and the clear ocean, this is just the place if you like to dabble with water.]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:37</PubDate></item><item><title>Guoyeh Sunrise Tower</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000071</link><description><![CDATA[Head east from Lintou in Penghu, and you will reach the village on the east end of Penghu &amp;ndash; Guoyeh; in recent years, it has become the most popular place to watch sunrise. Guoyeh is a primitive village east of Hushi Township. &apos;&apos;Guoyeh&amp;quot; is a type of plant, and has been growing lushly here since the Ming Dynasty; thus, this is the first village to be named after a plant among the 90 villages in Penghu. 

Guoyeh Sunrise is just as famous as Siyu Sunset. The small hill northeast of the village is the perfect spot to watch sunrise. Syu Family in Guoyeh Village still maintains the traditional &amp;quot;worshipping&amp;quot; custom on the day of winter solstice, and along with the community interactions in Old Kueibiao Villages, the grey kiln remains in the villages, Guoyeh seems all the more beautiful in a primitive way. 

Every corner in this small village is a good place to watch sunrise and the sunrise here is nothing like what you see up on the mountains. Without the layers of clouds, here, you have a peaceful, vast ocean, even though there is no redness glowing through the clouds, you see the different shades and brightness of red coming from the sun; this is when Guoyeh really wakes up from the peace and quiet hours. 

When the sky is clear on a summer sunrise day, you can see all the way to the Central Mountain on Taiwan Island, watch as the sun rises from behind the somewhat visible mountain; basked in the golden light, Jishanyu and Dinggouyu lie silently on the sea, forming a beautiful and touching sight. In addition to sunrise, there are also quite a number of historical houses and heritages here. 
&amp;quot;Guoyeh Sunrise&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Siyu Sunset&amp;quot; are both famous sights in Penghu; &amp;quot;Guoyeh Sunrise&amp;quot; is also one of the eight most renowned views in Penghu. If you want to watch the sunrise at Guoyeh, it is recommended that you check out the sunrise hours the night before, and leave enough time for transport, since the sun rises fairly quickly, early start is recommended just in case you crawl out of the bed in the middle of the night, yet still fail to catch it! 

    Transport: Head out of Magong City following No. 202 Line all the way towards the east and you will reach Guoyeh Sunrise Tower on the east coast. 
    Address: Near Guoyeh Fishing Port, Guoyeh Village, Hushi Township, Penghu County 
    Entrance Fee: Free of charge; if any fee is required, please consult the on-site bulletin notice. 
    Opening Hours: 30mins ride from Magong City to Guoyeh Village, sunrise hour will depend on the weather and the time the sun rises on that day. 
    
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:38</PubDate></item><item><title>Siaomen Geology Gallery </title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000074</link><description><![CDATA[Penghu is composed of lava from volcano fissure eruption, and experienced years and years of wind, rain, wave erosion, before becoming the beautiful, spectacular and at the same time precious geological landscape. If you would like to observe the various landscapes in Penghu, Siaomen Geology Gallery is your best choice. Siaomen Geology Gallery is situated at the entrance of Siaomen Recreational Area, the exhibition hall houses a vast amount of information, as well as aesthetic and knowledgeable exhibition planning, turning the profound principles of geological geomorphology into exciting, fun and easy to understand everyday common sense. 
Information: (1) Opening Hours: AM08:00-PM17:00 (2) Contact Information: 069982980 (3) Tour Guide Reservation: Call to apply for inside tour guide service one day before visiting. (4) Tour Guide Schedule: For on-site tour guide schedule, please contact the Information Counter. (5) Notice: ‧ Please do not talk loudly or use a loud speaker. ‧ Respect others who are also visiting. ‧ Smoking, Chewing Beetle nut and Gum are strictly forbidden. ‧ No pets or dangerous objects are allowed inside. ‧ Please do not touch the displays. Siaomenyu: Siaomenyu is situated in Siaomen Village in Siyu Township, Penghu County, north of Siyu, 0.5121km2 in area, it has long been known as &amp;quot;Pearl of Houmen&amp;quot;, and is the only islet in Siyu Township with residents; Siaomen Bridge (small crossing-sea bridge) connects Siaomenyu with Siyu Township, Penghu National Scenic Center built a car park here, as well as a path around the island, making this a famous scenic site in Penghu county. The origin of the name Siaomenyu: east of Siaomen Village lies a path with mountains on either side, in the past, this path was the only access to the outside for villagers in Siaomen Village, and the path looked like a small door (siaomen in Chinese) from a distance, hence, this place was named Siaomen. ]]></description><PubDate>2008-05-31 15:08</PubDate></item><item><title>Fongguei Cave</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000082</link><description><![CDATA[Fengguei is the most remote fish village on the journey through southern Penghu, and as a result of the many changes which have taken place in the seaside cliffs as a result of the incessant incursions of the tide, natural trenches and boreholes have formed; every time the east wind adds to the tides, the tidal waters enter the trenches, and the boreholes make a sound comparable to that of an earthquake, after which spray is thrown a few meters out of the boreholes, for which they are named in Chinese.]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:37</PubDate></item><item><title>Penghu Great Bridge</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000075</link><description><![CDATA[ThePenghu Great Bridge is 2,494 long. It strides above the Houmen Waterway between Baisha and Xiyu Islands. It is said the ocean current underneath the bridge can be as fast as 3 meters per second&amp;mdash;the second most dangerous in Penghu. In particular, when the northeastern monsoon arrives in winter, the ocean current becomes fiercer than ever&amp;mdash;not even a single boat may sail on it. Thus, bridge construction work began in 1965 and was completed in 1970 to facilitate marine traffic between the islands. Embankment was expanded in 1984 due to bridge erosion/collapse. In 1996, thePenghu Great Bridge was re-inaugurated as a duo-pathway bridge. The Penghu Great Bridge looks like a rainbow on the sea. Today, it is not only an important traffic route between Xiyu and Baisha, but also a major scenic spot. At the northern tip of the bridge in Xiyu, early cement frameworks and some piers of the bridge remain. They respectively show that electricity in the old days was delivered across the seas through high voltage wires across the seas, and that an old bridge existed before the new one was built.
Dacang Islet, a great place to appreciate the ocean-crossing bridge 
The Dacang Islet, praised as the &amp;ldquo;pearl of the Penghu Inland Sea,&amp;rdquo; is located on the inland sea surrounded by Magong, Baisha and Xiyu Islands. The islet also offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Penghu Ocean-Crossing Bridge. Visitors can take a boat from Houkutan, Chongguang Neighborhood, Magong to the Dacang Islet. In 20 minutes, they will be able to ashore the place. Dacang is the only islet inhabited by human beings in the inland ocean of Penghu. The name &amp;ldquo;Dacang&amp;rdquo; may have derived from the fact that the inland sea is a major fishing ground in Penghu. Along the Dacang Islet, the shores are smooth, and tidal flats are vast. It is especially featured by five giant tidal weirs. 
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:39</PubDate></item><item><title>Tongliang Great Banyan </title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000076</link><description><![CDATA[In front of the Baoan Temple in Tongliang Village, there is an old Banyan dated over 300 years, it is the oldest and largest tree in Penghu, with a total of 95 aerial feet, circling a square for people to rest under its shadow in front of the temple; if you do not look closely, you can hardly tell that they are all from the same trunk. 
Regarding the history of the Great Banyan, a definite answer is yet to be found, but one legend has it that during 1662 &amp;ndash; 1722, a merchant vessel passed the waters around Tongliang when it encountered a shipwreck, and the only thing that survived was a sapling floating on the sea; residents of Tongliang picked it up and planted it in front of the temple; judging by this legend, the Tongliang Great Banyan could possibly be over 300 hundred years old. 
Another legend has it that the Tongliang Great Banyan is probably onlytwo hundred years old; according to Chinese planting customs, trees are usually only planted after a temple is built, so, judging by the history of Baoan Temple, which is established overtwo hundred years ago, which means, the Tongliang Great Banyan could be100 years younger than the first legend. Whichever legend is true, the spectacular sight created by the Great Banyan is, without a doubt, worth the visit all the same. 
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:38</PubDate></item><item><title>Jhongtun Wind Power Area</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000077</link><description><![CDATA[The wind farm sits in Jhongtun Village of Baisha Township in Penghu County, it is the second wind farm in Taiwan, and has been in operation sinceOctober 2001. The wind farm happens to be situated in Jhongtun&amp;rsquo;s second nursery, and designed as a windmill park; it is the new landmark for famous tourist sites in Baisha Township. This wind farm is the second in Taiwan, using the third generation wind turbine in Penghu; the motor used by this wind turbine is the latest German design, able to change speed. When the wind force changes, the angle of the blades will be able to adjust accordingly, the spinning speed can also be adjusted according to the generation demand, taking a big step towards the control of stable electricity. 
The principle of wind power: 
Wind power is the electricity generated by the wind spinning the blades on the windmill, in turn accelerating the spinning speed through the accelerator, generation can start around the speed of 3m per sec, and create output when wind speed reaches 13-15m per sec; the wind farm must be located in an unsheltered place with long windy period, high average wind speed, and stable wind force, the geographical environment must also be appropriate to lower investment cost and increase output. 
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:38</PubDate></item><item><title>Caiyuan Leisure Fishery Farm </title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000079</link><description><![CDATA[During the early days of land reclamation in Ch&amp;rsquo;ing Dynasty, the terrain here was relatively lower with abundant water resource and rich fertile soil, green vegetables were growing lushly in large patches, so the place was named &amp;quot;Caiyuan&amp;quot; (&amp;quot;cai: means vegetable, &amp;quot;yuan&amp;quot; means &amp;quot;garden&amp;quot;). Caiyuan is situated southeast of Magong Island, close to the inner bay northeast of the inland sea; the rich oceanic resources housed here enables a diversified ecology park, including culture fishery, wetland ecology and shallow coral ground. Like all fishing ports, Caiyuan Fishing Port also has fresh fishes from the sea, but the main feature here is the thriving culture fishery &amp;ndash; oyster and near-sea net cage culture, combine with leisure and tourism, activities such as BBQ oyster and feeding cobia are now available, allowing tourists to experience the fun of feeding fish out on the sea, and to taste the lovely fresh seafood. 
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:36</PubDate></item><item><title>Shihli Beach</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000080</link><description><![CDATA[Shihli Beach is situated on Fongguei Peninsula, down the south end of Magong City, the beach on the southwest side extends over 1km, it is a sand beach of scale in Penghu, as well as the most beautiful lido in Penghu, comparable even against Waikiki in Hawaii; enjoyments including soft white sand, sun bathing, water activities, and snorkeling; in the future, water activities including water-skiing, parasailing and water motorcycle. 
There is an earth mound north of Shihli Village, shaped like the shamao, the hat officials wear in the old day called shamao, so the mound was called Shamao Hill; Shihli just happens to sit inside the extended part of the shamao (pronounced as &amp;quot;shih&amp;quot; in Taiwanese), hence the village was named &amp;quot;Shihnei&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;Shihli&amp;quot; (both &amp;quot;nei&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;li&amp;quot; means &amp;quot;inside&amp;quot;). 
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:37</PubDate></item><item><title>Lintou Park</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000083</link><description><![CDATA[The beach in front of Lintou Park stretches across four villages, including Jianshan, Wuni, Lintou and Aimen, rounding to a total of over 3000m; it is the longest beach in entire Penghu, surrounding the south coast of Hushi Township, presenting a spectacular view. The sand on the beach is thin and smooth, the water is clear and clean, it is a beautiful &amp;ldquo;white coral fragment sand beach&amp;rdquo;. 
Originally unfamed, adding to the fact that it is next to the No. 9 public cemetery, people could not wait to get away from it; with the help of the Northeast monsoon, sand here were swept away and the beach was gradually disappearing. However, starting from 1998, &amp;quot;Li Tianyu&amp;quot;, head of the Aimen Village, started reforming the community beach himself with the help of his son, putting up street lamps and nets to stop the sand from disappearing. Their effort finally won the attention of the county government and Penghu National Scenic Center, and listed budgets to reconstruct Aimen beach, finally making this place a beautiful beach that tourists loved]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:37</PubDate></item><item><title>Jibeiyu</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000093</link><description><![CDATA[Jibeiyu Island is 3.1km2 in area, with a coastline of 13km; it is the largest island on the North Sea, and one of the most popular tourist spot in Taiwan. The &amp;quot;Sand Beach Beak&amp;quot; at the south end houses a white sand beach extending 1500m, it is a marine deposit landform &amp;ndash; &amp;quot;Sand Spit&amp;quot; &amp;ndash; formed by corals and shells that were moved here by the sea; it is a spectacular sight when looked down from the air, a truly world-class natural landscape. 
Jibei is heaven for water activities, housing various types of recreational activities, including banana boat, dragged buoy, two-man speedboat, water motorcycle, under-the-sea sightseeing boat, paragliding and snorkeling, you name it, you got it! Those that enjoy water activities will sure have a wonderful time here at Jibei. Another tourism feature of Jibei is the number of &amp;quot;stone weirs&amp;quot; housed here; there are over 80 stone weirs, more than any other places in Penghu, thus winning the name &amp;quot;Home of the Stone Weirs&amp;quot;. ]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:34</PubDate></item><item><title>Yuanbeiyu</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000097</link><description><![CDATA[When the tide ebbs, there will be a shallow water path extending from Caoyu to the Guardian Stone; the 4.6km shallow water path can take you to Shagang Village on the other side. The Yuanbeiyu shallow water path is composed of stone plates, stone fragments and coral reefs, it is a sea path which Yuanbeiyu ancestors used to rely on for outside contact, bearing significant historical meaning, adding to the fact that there is a rich shallow sea ecology here, the Yuanbeiyu shallow water path has become a popular wave-chasing route in recent years. The two hour trip will take you on a tour of the rich underwater ecology and coral reefs in Yuanbeiyu, you won&amp;rsquo;t even have time to blink! ]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:35</PubDate></item><item><title>Modouyu</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000094</link><description><![CDATA[Mudouyu is situated at the north end of the Penghu islands, only 7km away from its Jibei island neighbor on the south; the island is 843m in perimeter and only 0.0244km2 in area, it is a tiny island which is famous for its Mudouyu Lighthouse. 
Since the waters between Mudouyu and Jibeiyu is a deep water abrasion platform, submerged reefs are everywhere, even where the water is less than 1m deep, hence the numerous accounts of shipwrecks. It is said that ancestors who lived on Jibei used to pick up floating stuff from the wrecked ships. But for precisely the same reason, animals and plants under the sea can all enjoy sufficient sunlight, and people above water can also see right to the bottom of the ocean, and sail the beautiful underwater world. To ensure the safety of the boats, a lighthouse was built on Mudouyu in 1899. An iron-framed lighthouse of 40m high, painted in black and white stripes, standing as the tallest lighthouse in East Asia. 
The lighthouse is equipped with its own generators, with its own lighthouse keeper. The basalt composed Mudouyu still maintains its primitive landscape, with black rocks tightly surrounding the island, causing beautiful waves and giving off a sense of heroism. 
There is a shallow sand belt between Mudouyu and Jibei, extending hundreds of meters long and 5m wide, where the water only comes up to the knees; walking on the sand belt is like walking on the sea, very entertaining. If you visit here, you can also see beautiful seashells, but you must be careful. If you take a speedboat from the Jibei harbor, you can see coral reef clearly along the way, with tropical fishes swimming in the water, truly a spectacular and beautiful sight. Another special landscape of Mudouyu is the underwater tunnel. It is at the bottom of a steep cliff, hidden by the sea during flood tide, but when the tide ebbs, people can walk in sideways. The tunnel is about 80m long, it is a special basalt fissure, housing beautiful migratory fishes; a perfect place for diving and exploring. ]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:34</PubDate></item><item><title>Gupoyu</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000095</link><description><![CDATA[Gupoyu is situated northwest of Baisha and southwest of Jibeiyu. It is a mesa plateau composed by basalt; extending 1km from north to south, it is the largest unmanned island among Penghu islands. The island has a lot of vesicular basalt, but the surface is covered with ferrugieous quartz sandstone, creating a strong comparison; this is truly a unique scene among all islands in Penghu. 
The island houses a British Shipwreck Monument, on its east side is the silver anchovy fish ground, and the southeast side houses beautiful corals, great for surfing when the tide ebbs; the north side is the famous laver ground, Penghu island has a lot of reefs and is extremely windy with big waves during the winter, and this place is known far and wide for its abundant harvest of laver; towards the end of every lunar year, there will be a large harvest event, when firecrackers will be lit, and everybody will bring out their best skills to harvest laver, which is a blessing for them in the cold harsh winter! 
The origin of the name Gupoyu has aroused the curiosity and wild guesses from many. It is said that a long, long time ago, there lived a young lady in a village, who had a boy friend whom she had loved for years; however, her parents were against this relationship and forced her to marry someone else. This frail girl decided to run away from home to fight against her parents&amp;rsquo; decision to marry her to someone else, and also to prove that her love with her boy friend is strong. She came to an unmanned island and lived out her days with the sky, the earth, the sea and the mountain as her witnesses, days shall pass, until she is again just dust. When her younger family members visited her, they called her &amp;quot;Gupo&amp;quot; (great-aunt in Chinese) out of respect. Therefore, when the story of this girl who lived her life guarding her love spread, the story of the &amp;ldquo;Gupo&amp;rdquo; became the beautiful legend of this unmanned island! ]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:35</PubDate></item><item><title>Sianjianyu</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000096</link><description><![CDATA[Sianjiaoyu is situated south of Jibeiyu, Baisha Township in Penghu County, and north of Chihkan. This place won its name because it is surrounded by submerged reefs (&amp;quot;sianjiao&amp;quot; in Chinese), but the surrounding underwater resource is so rich, making this a great spot for snorkeling. In addition to the abrasion platform formed by a small rock on the east half of Sianjiaoyu, most of the island is a white sand beach composed of sand grains, shell and coral fragments; from the distance, it looks just like a patch of white sand interlacing with the coastline, simply a fascinating view, and the perfect place to go snorkeling and see groups of tropical fishes and beautiful coral reefs. Why is the island named &amp;quot;Sianjiao&amp;quot;? &amp;quot;Sian&amp;quot; (dangerous in Chinese) refers to the submerged reefs surrounding the coast, any ship may inadvertently strike a reef and sink, clearly demonstrating how dangerous and scary the massive submerged reefs are underwater; this is why the island is named &amp;quot;Sianjiao&amp;quot;, not only does it reveal the true dangers of the coast, but also warn passing-by boats to beware of the waters here. ]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:35</PubDate></item><item><title>Tongpan Geology Park</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000098</link><description><![CDATA[Tongpanyu is 6 nautical miles off the coast of Magong Island; the entire island is surrounded by columnar basalts of clear lines, the columnar joints is the most enriched in Penghu, and has long been known as the &amp;quot;Yellowstone Park of Penghu&amp;quot;. 
The columnar joints and platy joints on this island are all very well-developed; originally a hexagon or pentangle, the rock columns are now pretty much circular on the edges due to the fierce weathering and erosion, the color has also faded due to oxidation, some tip of the columnar basalt have already been weathered into a ball shape. 
The abrasion platform on the southwest coast of Tongpan has a concentric circles platform formed by the basalt lava, called the &amp;quot;lotus platform&amp;quot;]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:40</PubDate></item><item><title>Hujing Recreation Area</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000099</link><description><![CDATA[Hujingyu sits seven nautical miles off the coast of Magong City, takes about 25mins by boat. The seventh largest island in Penghu is flat and low in the center, rising up on the east and west, with basaltic transverse joints lined up along the steep coast, creating a magnificent sight. When the tide ebbs, look down onto the sea and you will see shallow, still and clear water, which is what makes this place, &amp;quot;Hujing Clear Pool&amp;quot;, one of the eight most renowned sights in Penghu. 
Speaking of Hujingyu, the legend of &amp;quot;Hujing Sunken City&amp;quot; never fails to arouse people&amp;rsquo;s interest and curiosity. Legend has it that there is something like a decadent city wall lying at the bottom of the ocean beneath Hujing. There has never been a real answer as to what the truth really is, and there has long been two discrepant theories in the academia; one is, &amp;quot;The sunken ancient city is the special basaltic columnar joint terrain extended under the sea from Tongpan and Hujing, therefore forming the false impression of a sunken city&amp;quot;; another theory beliefs that there must be a reason why it is documented in historical literature, not only is it in the ancient history books, there are also many local legends regarding this unusual sight; all of this just adds to the mystery of Hujingyu. 
]]></description><PubDate>01 22 2013  6:40</PubDate></item><item><title>Jhongshe Historical House</title><link>http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&amp;SNo=03000100</link><description><![CDATA[Jhongshe historical house is one of the more well-preserved traditional houses in Penghu County. Originally named &amp;quot;Flower House&amp;quot;, legend has it that when this village was first established, their ancestors looked at the local terrain, and discovered that the mountains surrounding the place are just like lotus petals. Therefore, they first reclaimed the land around &amp;quot;the heart of the flower&amp;quot; (Shanzaiweiding) and built a house, thus naming it &amp;quot;Flower House&amp;quot;, also meaning the house that was built at the heart of the flower. In 1971, the late president Chiang Ching-kuo visited the flower house, and seeing that it sits in the middle of four other villages in Wangan Township, renamed it &amp;quot;Jhongshe&amp;quot; (the village in the middle). The village is filled with ancient houses that are built of coral reefs. 
There were originally over 80 sanheyuan (old three-section compound house), and now only about 50 of them are still well-preserved. The architecture style of the historical houses in Jhongshe Village is called &amp;quot;one stamp&amp;quot; style sanheyuan, the main structure should be looked at from the inside to the outside; it is a very special old village. 
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