Suogang Township Wind Stone Tower Introduction
The Penghu Islands are known for their strong winds and harsh climate, which pose a significant threat to life. To withstand these challenging environmental conditions, various protective objects known as "anti-evil" items have been established, including stone towers. The Lock Harbor Stone Towers consist of two parts: the South Tower (Wu Tower) and the North Tower (Zi Tower), located to the north of the old settlement. They stand nearly three stories high, situated on the site of a small hill that served as a support for the community. Due to the strong northeast monsoon winds, this hill has gradually disappeared, leading to the local saying, "Lock the Harbor, and a mountain is lost, while the pig mother water forms a bay." This implies that the sand dunes of the community have been blown into the harbor of Pig Mother Water. To compensate for the loss of the supporting hill and the damage to the feng shui, two large stone towers were constructed on the original site. Initially built with black stone, they were reconstructed in 1962 using black stone and cement materials (composed of basalt and cement). The first level has an area of approximately 66 square meters. Originally a seven-tiered stone gan dang, after reconstruction in 1962, it was changed to nine tiers, making it the tallest stone tower in all of Penghu at approximately 14 meters high. 【Recommended visit duration】 1 hour.
Fengshi Pagoda, Suo'gang Township
