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Jiangmei Coastal Watchtower Introduction
Located in Jiangkang Village, Bisha Township, Penghu, there is a mysterious sea sentinel next to Pingzhiyu. A simple square cabin stands in the middle of the sea. During low tide, a concrete pathway of about three hundred meters connects it to Jiangkang Fishing Port, but during high tide, the pathway is submerged and appears intermittently with the rise and fall of the sea, making the sentinel look like an island in the water. It is said that before the establishment of the Zhongzheng Yong'an Bridge, land transportation between Bisha Township and Huxi Township had to pass through this area, and residents traveling back and forth had to pay attention to tide times, waiting for low tide to cross. Moreover, in the early days after the retrocession, due to political sensitivities, this sentinel was established to station troops responsible for checking the identification documents of villagers. As time went on and transportation infrastructure gradually developed, the role of the sentinel diminished, and by the 1950s, the coastal defense troops stationed there had withdrawn, leaving the unattended sentinel still standing in the sea. In recent years, Penghu has seen a trend for hidden gems, and this location has become a popular spot for secretive photography. However, since this hidden gem changes appearance with the tidal fluctuations, visitors should pay attention to the tide times to capture the best photos. Care should also be taken when heading to the sentinel cabin, as the rapidly changing tides can lead to being stranded during high tide. **Recommended stay time:** 0.5 hours.
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The straight concrete walkway at Haichung Outpost.
