First Hotel Introduction
The First Guesthouse, located near Guanyin Pavilion in Magong City, Penghu, was built by the Japanese military during the Japanese occupation. It was the residence of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek in Penghu. On May 17, 1949, President Chiang visited for the first time. After the Kuomintang government relocated to Taiwan, President Chiang, along with President Chiang Ching-kuo and President Lee Teng-hui, frequently stayed here during their inspections of Penghu. The First Guesthouse is a Japanese-style building with a承牆 structure, wooden trusses, and a cultural tile roof. Due to long-term military management and maintenance, and because it has rarely been open for public viewing, it is well-preserved. The architecture combines Eastern and Western building techniques, with the outer walls made of coral stone, and a courtyard filled with many plants and trees, as well as paved pathways. There is also a very large grassy square. During the Battle of the Taiwan Strait (Ba-two-three) the site became the frontline of the war, and the First Guesthouse served as the command center. It is the only remaining residence with strategic facilities, fully equipped and rich in cultural, historical, and military significance, making it highly valuable for preservation. On December 10, 1998, it was announced by the county government as a County-designated Historic Site in Penghu. 【Recommended Duration】 0.5 hours for exterior viewing.
Exterior view of the First Hotel
First Hotel
