Tungpan Island House Stamp Introduction
Tongpan Island is entirely composed of basalt, which local residents have used as building materials for their homes. In fact, the Penghu region has a relatively flat terrain, resembling a lava plateau, and there are no tall mountains to block the strong northeast monsoon during winter. Consequently, on the main island of Penghu, they developed "gulao stone" walls to shield crops from this harsh winter wind. However, Tongpan Island, located in the southern part of Penghu, not only faces the strong northeast monsoon in winter but also has to deal with the southwest airflow from the south during summer. This unique environment has led to the development of a distinctive architectural style known as "Yizhi Yin." The Yizhi Yin building style is a characteristic exclusive to the Tongpan Island area. In reality, the materials for Yizhi Yin are similar to those in other parts of Penghu, mainly basalt or gulao stone, and like other regions, the orientation of the buildings is determined by wind direction. However, unlike houses in other areas, Yizhi Yin homes do not have courtyard walls made of gulao stone; instead, they resemble a stamp, standing independently, with two doors on each wall, which is a unique feature of Yizhi Yin. Moreover, typically, only a small window is placed on one wall due to the extreme strength of the northeast monsoon! Although Tongpan Island is situated in the south, it still cannot escape the fierce invasion of the northern winds. The Yizhi Yin residences on Tongpan Island have been designated by the government as precious heritage and are actively being preserved, with hopes of maintaining this cultural historical relic. [Recommended stay time] 0.5 hours; Tongpan is mainly for cruising or short stops, but it is recommended to stay overnight at a homestay on the island.
Remnants of the One-Word Stamp House in Tongpan Island
