Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fort Introduction
On the high ground of Chima Bay in Chi Ma Village, Xiyu Township, there are the remains of the Wukong Fortress. It is named Wukong Fortress because the stone walls of the fortress are carved with five square windows used to monitor enemy movements in the inner harbor and open sea. After Wu Hongluo, the naval commander stationed in Penghu, constructed Penghu City during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, he built five fortresses in Xiyu around 1888, and this one in Chima Bay is among them. Below the fortress is a structure known as the Wukong Bunker, which was built to follow the contour of the mountain, serving as an underground barrack with stair-like trenches at both entrances for access. Today, only remnants of the fortress remain, but the bunker is largely intact and sturdy after renovations. At the foot of Wukong Mountain, there is a 600-meter-long trail paved with gravel and wooden planks that leads all the way to the mountain's summit, taking about 10 to 15 minutes to climb. This trail combines historical significance with natural scenery. At the top, there is a sea-view pavilion and an observation deck where you can enjoy the beautiful views of Penghu Bay. The mountain top offers excellent vantage points not only for watching the sunrise over the sea but also for observing boats entering Magong Harbor during dusk, and at night, you can overlook the shimmering fishing lights while gazing at the starry sky, taking in the entire day's beautiful scenery.
Wukongding Trail & Wukongding Fortress
