Shetou Mountain Recreation Area Introduction
Snake Head Mountain is located at the southwestern tip of Penghu, on a small peninsula that juts out at the northern end of Fengguiwei, guarding Magong Harbor alongside the northern shore’s Golden Turtle Head. Its shape resembles a python lying in the sea, hence the name "Snake Head Mountain." Climbing to the top offers a view of the harbor, a distant look at Magong City, as well as sights of Siyuan Island and the inner bay of Penghu. Snake Head Mountain was once a significant military site; the Dutch built a fortress here in 1622, making it the earliest red-haired fortress in Taiwan. The ruins of this fortress were designated as a national historic site in 2001. On the southeastern side of Snake Head Mountain, there are memorials—one for fallen French soldiers and another for the sunk battleship Matsushima of the Japanese military—established in different eras. The former commemorates the soldiers who died of diseases during the French occupation of Magong Island, while the latter was erected by the Japanese government in memory of the officers and crew who perished due to an explosion in the ammunition depot of the warship "Matsushima," which was docked near Magong Harbor. Through the planning and restructuring by the Penghu County Government, Snake Head Mountain has been defined as an ancient battlefield site. The past military site, which witnessed the tumultuous years of Snake Head Mountain’s history, has now become a scenic spot for tourists to enjoy and relax. 【Recommended visit duration】 3 hours
She Tou Mountain Recreation Area
Southern End of Snake Head Mountain
