Guoye Observation Tower Introduction
Guoye Village has recently become a famous spot for watching sunrises. It is a simple fishing village located on the eastern side of Huxi Township. "Guoye" is a common name for a plant known scientifically as "Hibiscus tiliaceus." As early as the Ming Dynasty, there was a large grove of Guoye trees here, making it one of the villages in Penghu named after a plant. The sunrise at Guoye is renowned and is on par with the sunset at Xiyu; the small hill to the northeast of the village is the best viewpoint for enjoying the sunrise. Every year during the Winter Solstice, Guoye Village holds a traditional ancestor worship ceremony of the Hsu family, maintaining the custom of "soft banquets," and there is close community interaction with the old Kui Bi Ao Village, along with the remnants of gray kilns in the village, adding to Guoye's rustic charm. This small village offers many great spots to watch the sunrise. Unlike the sunrise scene over layered clouds in a high mountain, the sun in the morning seems to bounce out of the water, and the reflected red glow casts various shades of red, corresponding to the tranquil beauty of Guoye's sunrise. "Guoye Sunrise" and "Xiyu Sunset" are both among the two great scenic spots in Penghu. If you wish to view the sunrise at Guoye, it is recommended to check the sunrise time the night before and allow enough travel time, as the duration of the sunrise is quite short. You should set out early to avoid waking up in the middle of the night from a warm bed only to return empty-handed! Player's tip: standing by the sea in Guoye and gazing eastward, when the sun rises, along with the light and cloud refraction, you may often see the illusion of a mirage resembling a mountain city.
Guoye Viewing Platform for Watching the Sunset
Fruit Leaf Sunrise Tower Entrance
