Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center Introduction
Xiyu is named because it is located on the west side of Penghu Island, and it is also known as "Yu-Weng Island" because the fishing resources in the Taiwan Strait have been abundant since ancient times. Many fishing boats operate in the waters to the west of Xiyu, hence Yu-Weng Island was once used by Europeans as a general term for the Penghu Islands. The Yu-Weng Island Visitor Service Center is located on the Xiyu side of the Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge. The service center has rich exhibitions and professional tour guides explaining the culture and customs of Xiyu. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the bridge from the observation deck upstairs! Across from the visitor service center stands the bronze statue of the Old Fisherman of Xiyu, which has overlooked Xiyu for over 30 years, symbolizing the prosperity of Xiyu's fishing industry. However, due to exposure to the sun and sea breeze day after day, the once brilliant Old Fisherman became rusted and mottled. After polishing and refurbishing in 2021, it has reappeared in its original appearance. Additionally, in front of the visitor center, there is a colorful and eye-catching sculpture called "Fish Leaping with Abundance," created by the artist Hung Yi, themed around the county fish of Penghu, the hawksbill grouper. Combining Penghu’s culture, nature, and ecology, this imaginative sculpture aims to raise awareness of Penghu's marine ecological environment.
