Jinguitou Fortress, Penghu

Name: Jinguitou Fortress
Address: Penghu, Taiwan

#17 among attractions in Penghu

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The Jinguitou Fortress is a former fort in Magong City, Penghu, Taiwan. ()

Local name: 金龜頭砲臺 Built: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 23°33'48"N, 119°33'29"E

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Jinguitou Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Penghu Tianhou Temple, Penghu
10 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.
0.5 miE
Hiking, Architecture, Hiking trail
Central Street, Penghu
12 min walk • Central Street is a street in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
0.4 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Penghu Guanyin Temple, Penghu
10 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.
0.4 miE
Temple
Shigong Temple, Penghu
11 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.
0.6 miE
Temple
Magong Chenghuang Temple, Penghu
15 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.
0.6 miE
Temple
Magong Beiji Temple, Penghu
16 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".
0.7 miNE
Museum
Reclamation Hall, Penghu
19 min walk • The Penghu Reclamation Hall is a museum in Magong Township, Penghu County, Taiwan, dedicated to the history of settlement in Penghu Islands.
0.4 miE
Temple
Penghu Shuixian Temple, Penghu
10 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.
~670 ftE
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum, Penghu
4 min walk • The Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum is a museum about singer Chang Yu-sheng in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
0.9 miNE
Park
Longgui Park, Penghu
23 min walk • Longgui Park is a park in Guangfu Village, Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan. It is a small community park of 380 hectares and was founded on July 20, 2001 by Lai Feng-wei, the magistrate of Penghu.
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pier 3, Penghu
25 min walk • Pier 3 is a shopping center in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan that opened in 2018. Developed by Ever Rich Duty Free, it is the largest shopping mall and duty free shop in the county. The mall is located in close proximity to Penghu Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jinguitou Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum, Penghu (4 min walk), Penghu Guanyin Temple, Penghu (10 min walk), Penghu Shuixian Temple, Penghu (10 min walk), Penghu Tianhou Temple, Penghu (10 min walk).

How to get to Jinguitou Fortress by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jinguitou Fortress:

Bus

Magong Harbor • Lines: 0W, 11, 34, 35 (10 min walk)
Penghu Hospital • Lines: 0E, 0W, 11, 34, 35 (12 min walk)