Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center Introduction
Xiyu, named because it is located on the west side of Penghu Island, is also known as "Fisherman’s Island". This name derives from the rich fishery resources in the Taiwan Strait, where many fishing boats operate in the waters west of Xiyu. Therefore, Fisherman’s Island was also used by Europeans as a general term for the Penghu archipelago. The Fisherman’s Island Visitor Center is located on the Xiyu side of the Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge, featuring a rich exhibition and professional guides to explain the cultural atmosphere of Xiyu. Visitors can also enjoy a full view of the bridge from the observation deck upstairs! Opposite the visitor center stands a statue of the Old Fisherman of Xiyu, which has symbolized the prosperity of Xiyu's fishing industry for over 30 years. After being weathered by the sun and sea winds, the once brilliant statue had become rusted and worn. It was polished and restored in 2021 to reveal its original appearance. Additionally, in front of the visitor center, there is a sculpture titled "Fish Leaping in Abundance" created by artist Hong Yi for Fisherman’s Island. This colorful and eye-catching work is themed around the county fish of Penghu, the hawkfish, and incorporates Penghu's culture, nature, and ecology. The imaginative sculpture aims to help more people understand the marine ecological environment of Penghu.