First Hotel Introduction
The First Hotel is located near Guanyinting in Magong City, Penghu, and was built by the Japanese military during the colonial period. It was the residence of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek in Penghu. On May 17, 1949, the first President, Mr. Chiang, stayed here for the first time. After the National Government relocated to Taiwan, both President Chiang and President Lee Teng-hui visited Penghu and stayed here several times. The First Hotel features a Japanese-style architecture, constructed with load-bearing walls, wooden trusses, and a tiled roof. Due to long-term military management and maintenance, it has been rarely opened for public visits and remains well-preserved. The architectural art, which combines Eastern and Western building techniques, has exterior walls made of coral stone, with many plants and trees planted in the courtyard, alongside paved walkways. There is also a very large grassy plaza. During the "823" artillery battle, it became the frontline of the war, and the First Hotel became the command center for military operations. As the only residence with strategic facilities still preserved today, it is fully equipped and holds rich cultural, historical, and military significance, making it highly valuable for preservation. On December 10, 1998, it was officially announced by the county government as a county-designated historic site in Penghu. 【Suggested visit duration】 Exterior viewing: 0.5 hours.
The overall appearance of First Hotel
First Hotel
