First Hotel Introduction
The First Guesthouse is located near Guanyin Pavilion in Magong City, Penghu, and was built by the Japanese military during the colonial period. It was the residence of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek during his time in Penghu. On May 17, 1949, former President Chiang first stayed here. After the Nationalist government moved to Taiwan, both former President Chiang and Presidents Chen Cheng and Lee Teng-hui stayed here multiple times during their visits to Penghu. The First Guesthouse is designed in Japanese architectural style, featuring load-bearing walls, a wooden framework, and a tile roof. Due to long-term military management and limited public access, it has been well-preserved. It showcases a blend of Eastern and Western architectural techniques, with exterior walls built from coral stone, a courtyard filled with various plants and trees, and paved walkways. There is also a very large grassy square. During the "823" Artillery Battle, this site became the frontline of the war, and the First Guesthouse served as the command center for operations. As the only historic residence with strategic facilities that has been preserved, it maintains complete equipment and holds significant cultural, historical, and military importance, making it highly valuable for preservation. On December 10, 1998, the county government announced it as an officially designated historical site in Penghu. 【Recommended stay time】 Exterior viewing 0.5 hours.
The overall appearance of First Hotel
First Hotel
