Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fort

Penghu Attractions

五孔頂步道&五孔頂碉堡

On the high ground of Chima Bay in ChiMa Village, Xiyu Township, there are the remains of a five-hole artillery fortress. The fortress is named for the five square-shaped windows carved into its stone walls, which were used to observe enemy movements in the inner harbor and the open sea. After General Wu Honglu of the Qing Dynasty established Penghu City, around 1888, he built five forts in Xiyu, with the one in Chima Bay being one of them. Below the fortress is a five-hole stronghold, constructed underground following the contour of the mountain, serving as barracks for soldiers. Both ends have ladder-like trenches for access. Today, only the ruins of the fortress remain, but the stronghold has been renovated and is largely intact and sturdy.

Address：Wukongding Trail, Xiyu Township, Penghu County

Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fort Introduction

On the high ground of Chima Bay in Chima Village, Xiyu Township, there are the ruins of the Wukongting Battery, which features five rectangular windows carved into its stone walls for observing enemy activities in the inner harbor and open sea, hence its name. After General Wu Honglu, the naval commander stationed in Penghu during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, constructed Penghu City, he built five batteries in Xiyu around 1888, with the one in Chima Bay being one of them. Below the battery, there is a Wukongting fort that is constructed to follow the contour of the mountain, serving as an underground barracks with sloped entrances that have stair-like trenches for access. Today, only the remnants of the battery remain, but the fort has been well maintained and remains sturdy. At the foot of Wukongting, there is a 600-meter-long trail made of gravel and wooden planks that leads to the mountain top, taking about 10 to 15 minutes to reach. This trail combines historical significance with natural scenery. At the summit, there is a sea-view pavilion and observation deck where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penghu Bay. The summit offers excellent views, allowing you to watch the sunrise over the sea, see boats entering Magong Harbor at dusk, and gaze at the twinkling lights of the fishing boats at night, as well as admire the starry sky, capturing the beauty of the entire day.