Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fort

Penghu Attractions

五孔頂步道&五孔頂碉堡

On a high ground in Chima Village, Xiyu Township, there are the ruins of the Wukong Ding Fort. The fort is named for its four-cornered windows, which have five openings carved into the stone walls, used for monitoring enemy activities in the inner harbor and open sea. After Wu Hongluo, the Admiral of the Navy stationed in Penghu during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, constructed Penghu City, five forts were built in Xiyu around 1888, and this one at Chima Bay is among them. Below the fort, there is a Wukong Ding bunker, which was constructed along the contour of the mountain leading down to serve as an underground barrack. The entrances at both ends are connected by stepped trenches for access. Today, only the remnants of the fort remain; however, the bunker has been renovated and is largely intact and sturdy.

Address：Wukongding Trail, Xiyu Township, Penghu County

Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fort Introduction

On a highland in Chima Village, Xiyu Township, there are the ruins of the Wukong Ding Fort. The fort is named Wukong Ding because its stone walls are carved with five rectangular openings used for monitoring enemy movements in the inner harbor and the open sea. After General Wu Honglu of the navy stationed in Penghu constructed the Penghu Fort during the Guangxu period, around 1888, he built five forts in Xiyu, one of which is the Wukong Ding Fort in Chima Bay. Below the fort, there is a Wukong Ding bunker, which is an underground barracks built along the curve of the mountain slope, and both entrances have ladder-like trenches for access. Today, only the remains of the fort remain, but the bunker has been renovated and is generally intact and sturdy. At the foot of Wukong Ding, there is a trail approximately 600 meters long, paved with gravel and wooden planks, leading to the top of the mountain, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach. It is a trail that integrates historical and natural scenery. At the summit, there is a pavilion and observation platform, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Penghu Bay. Due to the excellent panoramic view from the top, one can observe the sunrise over the sea, watch ships entering Magong Harbor at dusk, and at night, overlook the lights of fishing boats and gaze at the star-filled sky, capturing the beauty of the entire day.