Hua Island, Hua Island Lighthouse Introduction
Hua Yu is located in the southwestern part of Wang-an Island, representing the westernmost island of Penghu County and the extreme west of Taiwan, with a maximum height of about 53 meters. The terrain of Hua Yu is similar to other islands in Penghu, but its geology is different; while other islands are primarily composed of basalt, Hua Yu is mainly composed of andesite, formed between 90 million and 50 million years ago, making it the oldest island in the Penghu archipelago. Over long periods of weathering, it has carved out unique rock landscapes. At low tide, on the southeast side of Hua Yu's sea-eroded rocky reef, one can see the legendary "Fairy Footprint" of the left foot, corresponding to the right foot of Tian Tai Mountain on Wang-an Island. The island also features various rock formations such as Husband and Wife Stones (Lovers Stones), Stone Guanyin, Stone Monkey, and Old Man Stone. At the top of Hua Yu stands the Hua Yu Lighthouse, the main landmark near Hua Yu. Built during the Japanese colonial period for its military value, it was completed in Showa 14 (1939) and is a white circular structure made of reinforced concrete, standing 12.5 meters tall, making it the westernmost lighthouse in Taiwan. It currently has a fourth-order flashing light that flashes white every 5 seconds, with a luminosity of 1,600 candlepower, and is managed remotely (unmanned). Recommended stay time: 7 hours or overnight.
Hua Yu Lighthouse
Hua Island Settlement
