Zhu Wan Crab Museum

Penghu Attractions

竹灣螃蟹博物館
竹灣螃蟹博物館

The Crab Museum features over 300 species and showcases thousands of specimens, including live crabs for visitors to observe. The collection belongs to the owner, and most of the crabs exhibited come from the waters of Penghu. The crab specimens were meticulously prepared by the curator using his unique techniques developed over years of research.

Address:No. 50-3, Zhuwan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County

Zhu Wan Crab Museum Introduction

Located next to Daxi Temple in Zhuwan, Xiyu Township, Penghu, covering an area of over a hundred pings, there are hundreds of types of shrimp and crabs, with up to thousands of specimens and live specimens, ranking first in the country. The crab collection in the museum is the result of six years of hard work by curator Chen Hongtu, and the crab specimens utilize unique techniques he developed over many years of research. The dazzling variety of shrimp and crabs in the museum is truly breathtaking. Curator Chen Hongtu, a native of Zhuwan, Xiyu, has been involved with crabs for ten years. Most of the crabs in the collection are from the waters of Penghu, with some collected from around the world, including the largest, heaviest, most poisonous, and fastest crabs, as well as tree-climbing crabs and crabs with characteristics resembling the face of Guan Gong and horns. Additionally, there are deep-sea shrimp that are blind, the largest lobsters, and many other bizarre and unique shrimp and crabs that are beyond imagination, which you can see with your own eyes at the Zhuwan Crab Museum. It is recommended to slow down your pace while here and to book a guided tour in advance so that experienced guides can lead you into the world of crabs. 【Recommended stay time】 2 hours Entrance fee: Free admission

Crab Museum Exterior Crab Museum Exterior
Introduction to the left side of the crab restaurant entrance. Introduction to the left side of the crab restaurant entrance.

Zhu Wan Crab Museum Travel Information

Address:No. 50-3, Zhuwan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County


Transportation Methods:Departing from Magong, take County Road 203 towards the direction of Xiyu Township, then continue on Township Road 8 and follow Township Road 2. It takes about 40 minutes to arrive.


Parking Information:There is a parking lot in front of Dayi Temple.


Tickets:●General Admission: NT$80 ●Discounted Ticket: NT$60 (Applicable for groups of 10 or more, seniors aged 65 and above, and students with a student ID) ●Free admission for children under 110 cm tall (must be accompanied by an adult)


Other Nearby Attractions: Xiyu Dayi TempleXiao Men Cai ZhaiZhuwan Seaweed ReefXiao Men Geological Exploration MuseumWhale Cave (also known as Little Door Whale Cave)Wang'an Beach (Dream Beach)Dream BeachPenghu Cross-Sea BridgeErkan Settlement Preservation AreaFisherman's Wharf Visitor Center


Nearby Cuisine: Dazhi Fried Cakes & Shark Steak【Xiyu Township】Star Moon Bay Tian Mama RestaurantMood Story (Xiaomenyu)Erkan Almond Tea, Xiyu TownshipEr-Kan Almond Tea, Xiyu TownshipA-Hong's Shop, Hsi Yu TownshipAhong's Store, Xiyu TownshipShepherd's Café【Xiyu Township】Qingxin Restaurant, Xia032 TownshipChing Hsing Restaurant, 西嶼鄉


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