Lintou Park Introduction
Lintou Park was first afforested with over 90,000 Casuarina trees at Lintou Beach in 1946. By February 1953, when the park was established, the Casuarina trees had already created a lush green canopy. At the end of the entrance path on the right side is the Soldiers' Martyr Shrine, originally named the "Penghu Military Cemetery of Taiwan", which was established in 1954 and is the earliest military cemetery built in Taiwan. It underwent renovation in 1986, transforming the main structure into a three-story building, completed in 1989. Inside the archway of the martyrs' shrine stands a monument inscribed with the words "Enduring Spirit" by the then Minister of National Defense, Yu Dawei, during the 823 Artillery Battle in 1958. Generals such as Ji Xingwen, Zhao Jiaxiang, and Zhang Jie, who sacrificed their lives during the battle, are memorialized here. Lintou Village got its name from the abundance of Casuarina trees along the sides of the small stream southeast of the early settlement. It is said that the current Lintou Park and the large sandy beach to the east were once covered in Casuarina. The Casuarina tree, known for its strong wind resistance and sand stabilization capabilities, is well-suited to the unique climate of the Penghu area. Currently, only a small cluster of these trees remains on the north side of the park, while others have been removed and replaced with Casuarina forests or other flowering plants. The beach at Lintou Park stretches across three villages: Jianshan, Lintou, and Aimen, with a total length exceeding 3,000 meters, making it the longest beach in Penghu, surrounding the southern coast of Huxi Township with magnificent scenery. The beach features fine sand and clear waters, making it a clean and beautiful "white coral fragment beach." Player's Tip: From Jianshan and Lintou, head southwest directly to the arc-shaped narrow beach of Aimen; Lintou Park is the most convenient spot for close seaside encounters. The greenery, tranquility, pavilions, and wooden benches within the park make it the best place for rest and cooling off after enjoying beach activities under the bright sun.
