Nanliao Community Introduction
In the eastern coastal area of Husi Township, there are two villages, with the famous Kui Bi Mountain located in Beiliao Village and the southern one called Nanjiao Village. Due to its inland location, Nanjiao Village has faced developmental difficulties, leading to a significant outward migration of its residents in the early years. There are no particularly remarkable attractions here, resulting in very few visitors and leaving many buildings abandoned, which has helped preserve the traditional rural atmosphere of Penghu. In 2016, Nanjiao Village received the "16th Public Works Golden Quality Award" from the Executive Yuan. In 2017, it was further recognized as one of the "Top 100 Global Green Travel Destinations." Walking into the Nanjiao community, visitors can see colorful murals made of stones on the exterior walls of residential houses, depicting the unique masked women of the community and their work, all vividly brought to life. There are still many traditional houses built from coral stones in Nanjiao Village, including stand-alone houses, three-section courtyards, and large family-style buildings. The area commonly features vegetable gardens, ox carts, and clusters of grand old residences. Among these, the "Xu Fan Ancient House" is particularly noted for its religious background and artistic value, and it has been registered as a "Historical Building" by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Penghu County. Fishing was once thriving in Penghu; during summer, it was the season for sardines, which were caught and processed in fish houses, cooked, and sun-dried to be exported to Taiwan and Japan, marking a prosperous period for the fish processing industry in Penghu. Although fish houses are no longer a significant economic source for the people of Penghu, they remain a vital memory for most residents. As such, the Fook Kee Fish House in the community has been a key focus for restoration. The restored fish house allows visitors to experience the historical and cultural traditions of the Penghu people and helps the local elderly relive the memories of the bustling fishing life of the past. Additionally, in 2013, the Executive Yuan's Council of Agriculture funded a program for rural regeneration, leading villagers to collaboratively plan a cow dung experience area, recreating the early agricultural lifestyle. In earlier agricultural life, cow dung patties were an essential source of fuel. Villagers would collect cow dung, remove moisture, shape it into patties, and sun-dry them for use as home fuel. The area is equipped with a cow dung pit and tools used for collecting cow dung in earlier years, allowing visitors to understand early rural culture and even experience the process of making cow dung patties. 【Recommended stay time】 2 hours; the community still has residents, so please maintain a low volume and respect the environment during your visit.
Hanging colorful floating ball installation art
A view of the clean and tidy Nánliáo Community
