Qingwan Cactus Park Introduction
Qingwan Cactus Park was originally an abandoned military camp during the Japanese colonial period. After renovations, it has now become a well-planned cactus park, featuring a basalt fortress and unique columnar basalt formations. Climbing to the highest point offers a beautiful sea view! Upon entering the park, visitors are immediately attracted by the vast number of cacti. There are nearly one hundred species of cacti, and the park is divided into different areas where visitors can enjoy the scenery, experience DIY activities, and even indulge in BBQ! At Qingwan Cactus Park, you can not only admire a variety of unique plants but also see precious historical relics, including military barracks, observation towers, fortress bunkers, ammunition depots, and drainage ditches from the Japanese colonial period, all of which have been well preserved. Among them is the Daqin Fort, a Japanese-style artillery battery built in 1902, which is the earliest of its kind in Penghu. Next to the park is the Penghu International Diving Center, benefiting from a favorable bay topography. Due to the calmer waters within the bay, it is particularly suitable for beginners. Furthermore, just a three-minute drive away is the pristine Aolong Beach. Aolong Beach stretches over 1 kilometer and is made up of coral and shell debris, with gentle waters and blue seas. The beach also features wind-blown sand dunes, making it one of the best natural bathing spots in Penghu. While it used to be a very popular attraction, the number of tourists has decreased as operators have exited, making the beach relatively tranquil. Walking through the streets of Aolong, you can also see fish being sun-dried, as Aolong is a typical fishing village with many fish processing factories. So, when you visit, be sure to try the local famous stinky dried fish!
