Qimei Double Heart Stone Weir

Attractions

雙心石滬

The stone traps are a unique cultural landscape of Penghu and a testament to the wisdom of its ancestors. The predecessors built fish walls using basalt and coral reefs in the intertidal zone, utilizing the tidal fluctuations to trap fish within the stone walls. This traditional fishing method showcases the traces of the interdependent life between the people of Penghu and the sea. Among them, the Shuangxin Stone Trap is named for its two heart-shaped stone traps.

Address：Dingxi, East Lake Village, Qimei Township, Penghu County, Taiwan

Qimei Double Heart Stone Weir Introduction

Shihhu is a unique cultural landscape in Penghu and a testament to the wisdom of its early settlers. These fish traps are made of basalt and coral reefs, constructed in the intertidal zone to catch fish using the tidal variations to enclose schools of fish within the stone walls. This traditional fishing method reflects the deep interdependence between the Penghu people and the sea. The Double Heart Shihhu, named for its two heart-shaped fish traps, is located in Dingxi Village of Qimei Township in Penghu, and is also known as "Dingxi Shihhu." The Double Heart Shihhu forms a romantic scene with two interlinked heart shapes when viewed from above, and is one of the best-preserved stone traps in the Penghu area. To fully appreciate the Double Heart Shihhu, it is advisable to check the local tide schedule to see the complete heart shape. Recommended viewing time is 0.5 hours.

Natural Landscapes

Qimei Double Heart Stone Weir Travel Information

Address：Dingxi, East Lake Village, Qimei Township, Penghu County, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：南海船班交通資訊的英文翻譯是 "South China Sea Ferry Transportation Information (click here)"。但這裡有網址，所以直接回傳網址即可。

Parking Information：There are parking lots for motorcycles, cars, and tour buses outside the scenic area.

Tickets：Free admission

Remarks：

Do not neglect the safety distance from the cliff edge for photography angles, as it may cause falls and injuries.
The intertidal zone's rock pools are slippery and can lead to injuries. If visiting the rock pools, wear non-slip or comfortable footwear.

Other Nearby Attractions： Shuangxin Stone Weir 、 Niupu Ping 、 Little Taiwan 、 Small Taiwan 、 Qimei Nanyu City 、 Nanyang City 、 Lantau Village Folk Culture Museum 、 Qimei Island Lighthouse 、 Longcheng 、 Dashi Longcheng Scenic Area

Nearby Cuisine： Cimei Vietnamese Pork Bone Noodle Soup [Qimei Township] 、 Qimei Fishing Village Restaurant, Qimei Township