Xiyu Eastern Fort

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The Xiyu Eastern Fort or Xiyu Eastern Battery is a former fort and battery in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu, Taiwan. ()

Local name: 西嶼東臺 Built: 1889 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 23°33'56"N, 119°30'50"E

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Xiyu Eastern Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penghu Tianhou Temple, Central Street, Penghu Guanyin Temple, Shigong Temple.

3.2 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Penghu Tianhou Temple, Penghu
81 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Magong, Penghu, the Penghu Tianhou Temple stands as a revered place of worship that beckons visitors from near and far. This historical temple, dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, is not only a spiritual haven but also a cultural gem in Taiwan.
3.2 miE
Hiking, Architecture, Hiking trail
Central Street, Penghu
83 min walk • Central Street is a street in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
3 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Penghu Guanyin Temple, Penghu
78 min walk • The Penghu Guanyin Temple is a Buddhist temple, like other temples which belongs to the Integration of Buddhism and Taoism in Taiwan, Guanyin Temple does not only serve Guanyin, but also Long-Wang.
3.2 miE
Temple
Shigong Temple, Penghu
82 min walk • The Shigong Temple is a temple in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan. It was founded between 1683 and 1696 around, for commemorating Shi Lang, a famous general of the Navy during the Qing dynasty, who defeated Liu Guoxuan, who belonged with Kingdom of Tungning in Penghu sea area in 1683.
3.3 miE
Temple
Magong Chenghuang Temple, Penghu
85 min walk • Magong Chenghuang Temple is a temple in Magong, Penghu, Taiwan. This temple mainly serves Chenghuangye, means the lord of City. a taoist God, who is in charge of the underworld of an administrative district, so it was translated to the City God usually.
3.4 miE
Temple
Magong Beiji Temple, Penghu
87 min walk • Magong Beiji Temple is a temple in Magong City, Penghu, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi. Because the location of temple is at the eastern side of ancient Magong city, so Beiji Temple is more widely known as "Dongjia Temple".
3.4 miE
Museum
Reclamation Hall, Penghu
86 min walk • The Penghu Reclamation Hall is a museum in Magong Township, Penghu County, Taiwan, dedicated to the history of settlement in Penghu Islands.
1.6 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Xiyu Western Fort, Penghu
41 min walk • The Xiyu Western Fort or Xiyu Western Battery is a former fort and battery in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu, Taiwan.
3.2 miE
Temple
Penghu Shuixian Temple, Penghu
81 min walk • Penghu Shuixian Temple, is a Taoist temple in Magong, Penghu. Built in 1696 by Xue Kui, a military officer of Penghu Navy, it mainly serves the Shuixian Zunwang, five Taoist immortals worshipped as sea gods.
2.9 miE
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum, Penghu
75 min walk • The Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum is a museum about singer Chang Yu-sheng in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
2.9 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Yuwengdao Lighthouse, Penghu
73 min walk • The Yuwengdao Lighthouse or Yuwongdao Lighthouse, Fisher Island Lighthouse, Yuweng Tao Lighthouse, Yu-Won Island Lighthouse, West Island Lighthouse and Xiyu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan.

Xiyu Eastern Fort

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Xiyu Eastern Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)