Zhongtun Windmill Introduction
The ancient place name of Zhongtun was originally called Zhongdun, as it was named for the earthen mound formed between Penghu Main Island and Baisha Island. After the retrocession, it was phonetically changed to Zhongtun. Later, Yong'an Bridge and Zhongzheng Bridge were constructed, connecting Baisha to the north and Penghu Main Island to the south. Subsequently, with the construction of the跨海大橋 (Undersea Bridge), Magong, Huxi, Baisha, and Xiyu were seamlessly connected. Traveling along the Northern Ring Tourism Route, after crossing Zhongzheng Bridge, one can find eight white wind turbines shining under the sky. The northeastern monsoon in winter and the southeasterly winds in summer pass through the blades of the wind turbines, creating a powerful whirring sound. To green Penghu, efforts were made to substitute natural resources for power generation, and Taiwan Power Company established eight wind power plants in Penghu, making it the first region in Taiwan to utilize wind power. These plants provide 10% of Penghu County's electricity needs, making it quite environmentally friendly. The wind power plant in Zhongtun Village, Baisha Township, is the second wind power plant in Taiwan and the third generation wind turbine in Penghu, consisting of four six-kilowatt white wind turbine generators. When the wind varies, the angle of the blades can be adjusted, and the rotation speed can be aligned with the power generation requirements. At the entrance, there is a gazebo and a seaside park where visitors can take photos with the giant wind turbines. This area has now been planned as a wind turbine park, becoming a famous tourist attraction and new landmark in Baisha Township. Tourists can get off the Northern Ring Tour to take photos with these giant wind turbines, which are equipped with nighttime lighting, creating beams from the bases of the turbines that illuminate them even brighter at night. Nearby is the Zhongtun Green Energy Park in Baisha, which features corridors, gazebos, observation platforms, and more. 【Recommended Stay Duration】 1 hour
Zhongtun Wind Turbines
