Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fortress Introduction
On the high ground of Chihma Bay in Chima Village, Xiyu Township, there are the ruins of the Wukongding Fort, which features five square windows carved into the stone walls, used for observing enemy movements in the inner harbor and open sea, hence its name. After Wu Honglu, the Qing dynasty's admiral stationed in Penghu, built Penghu City, he constructed five forts in Xiyu around 1888, with the one at Chihma Bay being one of them. Below the fort, there is a Wukongding bunker, which is an underground barracks built along the terrain of the mountain, with stepped trenches providing access at both ends. Today, only the ruins of the fort remain, while the bunker has been renovated and is largely intact and sturdy. At the foot of Wukongding, there is a trail approximately 600 meters long paved with gravel and wooden pathways that leads to the summit, taking about 10 to 15 minutes to ascend. This trail features a blend of historical significance and natural scenery. At the top, there is a viewing pavilion and observation deck where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penghu Bay. The summit offers excellent vantage points for watching sunrises over the sea, observing ships entering Magong Harbor at dusk, and overlooking the shimmering lights of fishing boats at night, as well as stargazing, allowing one to take in all the beautiful sights of the day.
