Guanyin Pavilion Waterfront Recreation Area Introduction
【County-designated Historic Site】Guanyin Pavilion, also known as Guanyin Temple, is located on the western coast of Magong City Wall, established in the 35th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty (1696 AD) by the Penghu Navy officer Xue Kui. The temple is dedicated to the Great Compassion Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from the South Sea, making it the earliest Buddhist temple in all of Penghu. In the 11th year of the Guangxu reign (1885 AD), it was once destroyed by the French forces. In the 17th year of the Guangxu reign (1891 AD), General Wu Honglu donated silver for repairs. During the Japanese occupation, there were also several renovations, and in the 48th year of the Republic of China (1959 AD), it was expanded and reconstructed to its current appearance. In the 13th year of the Guangxu reign (1887 AD), a pair of stone lions were erected at the main gate of the Penghu sub-prefectural office according to ancient customs for evil spirit warding; these were moved to the current site of Guanyin Pavilion in the 10th year of the Showa era (1935 AD). This pair of imposing stone lions, uniquely made from a mixture of glutinous rice paste, lime, and brown sugar water, has been well-preserved to this day, making it a rare treasure. 【Xiyu Luoxia, Xiying Rainbow Bridge】The sailing activities in the waters near Guanyin Pavilion are renowned, and during low tide, it serves as an excellent natural sea bathing area. The area's 200-meter-long arc-shaped steel bridge resembles a rainbow leaping over the sea, showcasing a completely different romantic scenery by day and night, thus becoming a new landmark in Penghu. The famous ocean fireworks festival, swimming across Penghu Bay, and international sailing competitions are all held here, further enhancing the reputation of the Xiying Rainbow Bridge. With sunsets, fireworks, seascapes, and scattered sails, the bridge adds to the new views, turning it into the most beautiful tourist attraction for visitors to enjoy the sea view. This location is excellent for watching the sunset in Penghu, with the colorful Xiying Rainbow Bridge reflected on the calm sea at night—a romantic and splendid scene that is a must-visit spot for couples. Recommended by the hosts Haozi and Axiang from "Player's Foodie," the Penghu Youth Activity Center is located here. Furthermore, in the MTV of Liu Ruoying's song "Crazy for Love," there's a segment where she sings... "I want to ask if you dare to love me like you said, as crazily as I do for love…" and that scene is set from the window of the Penghu Youth Activity Center; did you notice?
Xiying Rainbow Bridge
