Erkan Settlement Preservation Area Introduction
Erkan Historic Village Community is characterized by traditional houses built with stone bricks and red tiles, where the ground is paved with traditional stones instead of asphalt. In 1989, Erkan Village was designated as a traditional settlement conservation area, becoming the first such area in Taiwan. The Erkan settlement preservation area, established during the Qing Dynasty's Xianfeng and Tongzhi periods, is most famous for the Chen Family Mansion, which is classified as a third-grade historical monument. It is the largest in the county and is renowned for its stone carvings, wood carvings, and calligraphy, being the only paid mansion open for tours in Erkan. Erkan is one of the few traditional settlement conservation areas in Taiwan, and facilities such as a Children's Toy Museum, a Traditional Museum, and an Intertidal Zone Museum have been built. Visitors can enjoy the sweetness of childhood with snacks bought from local stores, and purchase locally made incense using chrysanthemums, mugwort, and mountain hibiscus. Besides being a historical building in Penghu, Erkan is also one of the hundred historical buildings in Taiwan. Walking through the Erkan settlement, one can see rural scenery everywhere, feeling as if they have traveled back in time to their childhood hometown. This area is free from the disruptions of urbanization and technology, preserving its original appearance, and holds significant historical and cultural value, making it a must-visit in Penghu. In 2001, Erkan Village was designated as Taiwan's first traditional settlement conservation area by the Ministry of the Interior. In recent years, the restoration of historic houses has been completed, and the "Erkan Village Community Association" has fully utilized them to develop various small exhibition halls that showcase local cultural characteristics, including a common people's life hall, an intertidal zone hall, a community museum, a traditional Chinese medicine hall, a children's toy museum, and a Paoge hall. Photo source: Penghu National Scenic Area Administration【Recommended stay time】1.5 hours
Erkan Settlement Preservation Area
Erkan Baoge Museum
