Guaye Sunrise Pavilion Introduction
Guoye Village has recently become a famous place for watching the sunrise, located on the eastern side of Huxi Township, a quaint fishing village. "Guoye" is a common name for a type of plant, scientifically known as "Hibiscus tiliaceus." During the Ming Dynasty, there was a large area of lush Guoye trees here, which is why it has become one of the villages in Penghu named after plants. Guoye Village is renowned for its sunrise, alongside the beauty of sunset at Xiyu. The best spot to enjoy the sunrise is on a small hill in the northeast of the village. Every year on the winter solstice, the local Xu family holds ancestral memorial activities, preserving the traditional "soft banquet" custom, and has close community interactions with the old Kui Bi Ao village, with remnants of ash kilns in the village adding to the rustic charm of Guoye. In this small village, there are numerous great spots to watch the sunrise. Unlike the sunrise views from high mountains with layers of cloud seas, the sun in the dawn appears to bounce out of the water, and the reflected red clouds cast various shades of red, corresponding to the serene beauty of Guoye's sunrise. "Guoye Sunrise" and "Xiyu Sunset" are renowned as two of the major scenic spots in Penghu. If you wish to witness the sunrise at Guoye, it is recommended to check the sunrise time the previous evening and allow sufficient travel time, as the sunrise lasts only a short time, and you should set off early to avoid waking up in the middle of the night from a warm bed only to end up disappointed! Player Tip: Standing by the sea in Guoye and looking to the east, when the sun rises, due to the refraction of light and clouds, you may often see an image resembling a mirage of a mountain city.
