Zhongtun Windmill Introduction
Zhongtun is an ancient place name, originally known as Zhongdun, due to its location between Penghu Main Island and Baisha Island, forming a small earth mound, which later changed to Zhongtun to reflect its phonetic pronunciation after the retrocession. Subsequently, the Yong'an Bridge and the Chiang Kai-shek Bridge were constructed, connecting to Baisha to the north and the Penghu Main Island to the south. Later, with the construction of a cross-sea bridge, it connected the four townships of Magong, Huxi, Baisha, and Xiyu seamlessly. Driving along the North Circumference Tourist Route, after crossing the Chiang Kai-shek Bridge, you will notice eight white wind turbines brilliantly shining in the sky. The northeast monsoon in winter and the southeasterly winds in summer pass through the blades of the wind turbines, creating a powerful whistling sound. To greenify Penghu, the Taiwan Power Company has set up eight wind power plants in this wind-rich area, making it the first region in Taiwan to use wind power generation. This power also supplies approximately 10% of Penghu County's electricity, showcasing its environmental benefits. The wind farm located in Zhongtun Village, Baisha Township, is Taiwan's second wind power plant and the third generation of wind turbines in Penghu. It consists of four 6-kilowatt wind turbines that adjust their blade angles in response to changing wind conditions, allowing the rotational speed to be modified according to electricity generation needs. At the entrance, there is a pavilion and a seaside park where visitors can take photos with the giant wind turbines. This area is currently planned to be developed into a wind turbine park, becoming a famous tourist attraction and a new landmark in Baisha Township. Visitors can stop along the North Circumference Tourist Route to take pictures with the towering wind turbines, which are equipped with nighttime lighting. In the evening, beams of light shoot up from the bases of the turbines, illuminating them brilliantly in the night sky. Adjacent to this is the Zhongtun Green Energy Park, featuring corridors, pavilions, viewing platforms, and more. [Recommended stay time] 1 hour.
Zhongtun Wind Turbine
