Guoye Sunrise Pavilion Introduction
Guoya Village has become a famous spot for sunrise viewing in recent years. It is a quaint fishing village located on the eastern side of Huksi Township. "Guoya" is a common name for a plant scientifically known as "Hibiscus tiliaceus." As early as the Ming Dynasty, there was a large grove of Guoya trees here, making it one of the villages in Penghu named after a plant. Guoya’s sunrise is renowned alongside the sunset viewed from Xiyu, and the small hill in the northeastern part of the village serves as the best location for sunrise appreciation. Every year on the winter solstice, the ancestral worship activities of the Hsu family in Guoya village retain the traditional "soft banquet" custom, which fosters close community interaction with the old Kui Bi Ao village and adds to Guoya's rustic charm with remnants of gray kilns in the village. In this small village, there are many excellent spots for sunrise viewing. Unlike the sea of clouds seen at high mountains, the sun in the morning appears to bounce out of the water, casting a reflective glow that projects various shades of red, corresponding to the quiet beauty of Guoya's sunrise. Both "Guoya Sunrise" and "Xiyu Sunset" are two of the major scenic highlights in Penghu. If you plan to view the sunrise in Guoya, it is recommended to check the sunrise time the night before and allocate enough travel time. Since the duration of the sunrise is quite short, one should depart early to avoid the disappointment of waking from a warm bed only to find it has passed! A tip for visitors: standing by the seaside in Guoya and looking eastward as the sun rises, due to the refracted light and cloud conditions, you may often see what looks like a mirage of a mountainous city on the horizon.
Guoye Viewing Pavilion Square to Watch the Sunset
Guaye Sunset Pavilion Entrance
