Hua Yu, Hua Yu Lighthouse Introduction
Hua Yu is located in the southwestern part of Wang-an Island and is the westernmost island of Penghu County, as well as the westernmost point of Taiwan, with its highest point reaching about 53 meters. The terrain of Hua Yu is similar to that of other islands in Penghu, but it differs in geology; while the other islands are primarily composed of basalt, the rocks that make up Hua Yu are mainly andesite, formed between 90 million and 50 million years ago, making it the oldest island in the Penghu archipelago. Over a long period of weathering, it has carved out different rock landscapes. During low tide, on the southeast coastal erosion rocks of Hua Yu, one can see the legendary "Fairy Footprint" of the left foot, which corresponds with the right foot of Tiantai Mountain on Wang-an Island. The island also features various rock formations such as the Husband and Wife Stone (Lover's Stone), Stone Guanyin, Stone Monkey, and Old Man Rock, among others. At the top of Hua Yu stands the Hua Yu Lighthouse, which is the main landmark near Hua Yu. It was built during the Japanese era due to its military significance and was completed in Shōwa 14 (1939). The tower features a white circular structure made of reinforced concrete, with a height of 12.5 meters, making it the westernmost lighthouse in Taiwan. Currently, it is equipped with a fourth-class flashing light that flashes white every 5 seconds, with a luminous intensity equivalent to 1,600 candlepower, and is remotely managed. Source: Penghu Travel, Ministry of Transportation and Communications Port Bureau. [Recommended stay time] 7 hours or overnight.
Hua Yu Lighthouse
Hua Yu Settlement
