Longmen Commercial Port Introduction
On April 28, 2017, the round-trip ferry service between Longmen in Penghu and Budai in Chiayi officially commenced, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles with a total travel time of about 55 minutes, significantly reducing the travel time between Taiwan and Penghu by nearly 30 minutes compared to the existing Magong-Budai route. Located at the Longmen Jian Mountain Wharf area in Penghu, the waiting area constructed at Longmen Commercial Port is designed like a large red shipping container, showcasing a cutting-edge industrial style, planned by the Pier-2 Art Center team from Kaohsiung. The imagery of the container emerging from the ground conveys the concept of the rebirth of Longmen Port, welcoming a brand-new round-trip journey. The Longmen Jian Mountain Wharf area is an excellent harbor due to its geographical features protected by high grounds on both sides, preventing northeastern monsoons. Thus, it was planned as a passenger terminal in 1997 to facilitate the entry and exit of fishing boats and cargo vessels. In April 2013, a one-way route from Budai, Chiayi to Longmen, Penghu was launched, and the Longmen Jian Mountain Wharf opened as a dual-purpose port for passengers and cargo, achieving good transport figures. Accordingly, in 2017, through the collaborative efforts of the central and local governments, the round-trip route between Longmen and Budai was established, enhancing this new blue highway route. This new connection not only increases tourist flow to Penghu but also contributes positively to the economic development of the port area and links the tourist attractions around Chiayi Budai and Penghu Longmen, such as Chiayi's High Heels Church, National Palace Museum Southern Branch, and nearby famous spots in Penghu, including Aimen Beach, Lintou Park, Longmen Underground Tunnel, Longmen Li Zhengjiao Bay, Guoye Sunrise, Nanyao Settlement, and Kweikak Mountain. The new round-trip route creates an innovative blue highway tourism itinerary. [Recommended Stay Time] 0.5 hours
