Painted Oil Drums (Fisherman's Wharf)

Penghu Attractions

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The painted oil barrels located at the Second Fishing Harbor are an artificial landscape promoted by the county government in recent years. Originally, these were storage tanks for petroleum provided by CPC Corporation for fishing boats' fuel at the Second Fishing Harbor. Through painting them with famous scenic spots in Penghu and illuminating them with nighttime lights, they have become stunning and are a popular spot for tourists to take pictures and a great place for couples to stroll.

Address：Magong City, Penghu County, Second Fishing Port (Fisherman's Wharf)

Painted Oil Drums (Fisherman's Wharf) Introduction

Penghu Fisherman's Wharf is located in the first and second fishing port area of Magong City, Penghu County. It features painted oil barrels at the second fishing port, which is an artificial landscape promoted by the county government in recent years. Originally, these were storage tanks for marine fuel supply for fishing boats at the second fishing port, but they have been transformed through painting to depict well-known attractions in Penghu. At night, illuminated by lights, they become a beautiful sight, making it a popular spot for tourists to take photos and a great place for couples to stroll. On the side facing the sea, there is a sign that says "HI, PENGHU." This spot is also the departure point for night fishing trips for squid. Next to the painted oil barrels, there is a wooden walkway and a pavilion for visitors to sit, and nearby is the first fishing port's outdoor leisure corridor with artistic mural walls, which was a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Energy Bureau and the Penghu County Government to create a solar street that reduces carbon emissions, presenting an eco-friendly and leisurely environment, showcasing the elegant slow life of the fishing port. Walking along the port near the painted oil barrels, visitors can see the "Star of the Chrysanthemum Island," a large shopping plaza designed in the shape of a boat, featuring fresh seafood harvested from the sea, many seafood processed products, and a restaurant area where visitors can taste fresh seafood. The plaza has a unique design and complete facilities. On the other side, at the first fishing port, a notable sculpture named "Mother of the Ocean" stands tall. This infinity-shaped sculpture filled with fish and wave designs symbolizes the endless supply of fishery products and marine resources. This area is interconnected, and during evening strolls, visitors can enjoy the sea breeze and admire the night view of the fishing port area along Fisherman's Wharf and the Star of the Chrysanthemum Island. To gradually transform Magong's first fishing port into a tourist and recreational harbor, developing various leisure and recreation functions, and guiding international tourists to visit Magong, stimulating the commercial and economic prosperity of the port area, the Aqua Yacht Club signed a renovation and operational transfer agreement with the Penghu County Government in May 2016, investing in the construction of "Penghu Aqua Yacht Marina." This initiative aims to make the area a highlight of Magong tourism, thus creating a magnetic effect that shapes Penghu into a unique image of the world’s most beautiful bay. After the Aqua Yacht Group settled in Penghu, the Fisherman's Wharf gained a new look, with the painted mailboxes enhanced by the presence of numerous yachts, making it more vibrant and lively. Visitors have more options to explore Penghu, and the new yacht tourism development, combined with Penghu's natural terrain and marine advantages, creates a refreshing and more internationalized leisure tourism culture in Penghu. 【Suggested duration of stay】 0.5 hours