Longmen Commercial Port Introduction
On April 28, 2017, the ferry route from Longmen in Penghu to Budai in Chiayi officially commenced, spanning 28 nautical miles with a total travel time of approximately 55 minutes, significantly reducing the distance between Taiwan and Penghu compared to the existing Magong-Budai route by nearly 30 minutes. Located at the Longmen Jianshan Wharf area in Penghu, the waiting room of Longmen Commercial Port is crafted from large red shipping containers, showcasing a cutting-edge industrial style designed by the team from Kaohsiung Pier-2 Art Center. The imagery of the container breaking free from the ground symbolizes the rebirth of Longmen Port, welcoming a new phase of bilateral travel. The Longmen Jianshan Wharf area is well-sheltered from the northeast monsoon by highlands on both sides, making it an excellent harbor. It was designated as a passenger terminal in 1997 for fishing boats and cargo vessels to enter and exit the port. In April 2013, a one-way route from Chiayi Budai to Longmen in Penghu was launched, allowing the Longmen Jianshan Wharf to operate as a dual-purpose port for both passengers and cargo, achieving good passenger volumes. Therefore, in 2017, with collaborative efforts from the central and local governments, the Longmen-Budai bilateral route was opened, creating a new blue highway that not only boosts tourist numbers in Penghu but also contributes to the development of the port area's industries. This new route connects various tourist attractions surrounding Budai in Chiayi, such as the High Heels Church and the National Palace Museum Southern Branch, and nearby attractions in Longmen, Penghu, including Aimen Beach, Lintou Park, Longmen Underground Tunnel, Longmen Lijengjiao Bay, Guoye Sunrise, Nandiao Settlement, and Kuibishan Moses Crossing Sea, establishing a brand new blue highway travel route. [Recommended Stay Time] 0.5 hours
