Guoye Sunrise Pavilion Introduction
Guoye Village has recently become a famous spot for watching the sunrise, located on the eastern side of Huxi Township, it's 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, lush forest of Guoye here, making it one of the villages in Penghu named after a plant. The sunrise at Guoye is renowned, alongside the scenic sunset at Xiyu. The best viewpoint for enjoying the sunrise is on a small hill to the northeast of the village. Every year on the winter solstice, the ancestral worship ceremony of the Hsu family in Guoye Village retains the traditional "soft banquet" custom and has close community interactions with the nearby old Kuibiangao village, as well as the remnants of gray kilns in the village, which add 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 that are often filled with layers of cloud sea, the sun in the morning light seems to bounce out of the water, reflecting various shades of red that correspond to the tranquil beauty of Guoye’s sunrise. "Guoye Sunrise" and "Xiyu Sunset" are two of the main scenic attractions in Penghu. If you want to watch the sunrise in Guoye, it's advisable to check the sunrise time the night before and allocate enough travel time, as the sunrise lasts only a short while. You should start early to avoid the disappointment of waking up in the middle of the night from a warm bed only to miss it! A little tip for visitors: standing by the sea in Guoye and gazing eastward, when the sun rises, you may often see mirage images resembling a mountain city due to the refraction of light and clouds.
Gua Ye Sunrise Pavilion Square for Watching the Sunset
Guoya Viewing Platform Entrance
