Wang'an Township Introduction
Wang'an Island is the fourth largest island in the Penghu Archipelago, located in the waters south of Penghu County, approximately 18 nautical miles away from the main island of Penghu. The total area of Wang'an is about 13.7824 square kilometers, and according to statistics from the Penghu County Civil Affairs Bureau in August 2008, the population of the island is 1,561. Wang'an has a relatively flat terrain with a highly irregular coastline, and most of the waters surrounding the island are filled with reefs. The geographical coordinates of Wang'an are approximately between 119°18'59" East and 23°12'23" North, with around 40 other islands and reefs nearby. Wang'an was originally named "Bazhao" and is situated in the waters south of Magong, between the main island of Penghu and Qimei Island, about 18 nautical miles from Magong and about 11 nautical miles from Qimei. The travel time to the island is around 90 minutes. The terrain of the island is lower in the south and higher in the north, with developed sea-eroded platforms all around. Tanmen Harbor serves as the gateway to Wang'an, offering dining, tourist service centers, bus and motorcycle rental services, and transportation boats to Jiangkong Island. Tourist attractions on the island include Yuanang Cave, Huazhai, and Tiantai Mountain, among others. Huazhai Village has been renamed Zhongsha Village, which is the largest ancient settlement in Penghu with a history of 300 years, making it a must-visit spot on Wang'an Island.
