Qimei Shrine

Penghu Attractions

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According to legend, during the Ming Dynasty, a group of pirates landed on the southern coast of Qimei Island while the men were out fishing, leaving behind the elderly, women, and children. Seven women were busy farming on a nearby mountain (some say they were washing clothes by a well) when they unfortunately faced an attack by the Japanese pirates. Unwilling to be humiliated, they chose to jump into the well together. Afterward, the villagers filled in the well, and seven flourishing Phoebe trees grew in its place. In 1949, County Commissioner Liu Yanfu and General He Zhihao came to pay their respects, inspiring General He to compose a poem called "The Song of Seven Beautiful Women," which was inscribed on a rock. The poem says: "Seven beautiful women, of white jade's grace, embracing purity and rejecting the invaders, their noble spirits forever reside in the solitary fragrant trees, where spring blooms abundantly." The story of the chastity and heroism of the Seven Beautiful Women was later expanded and reconstructed into the "Seven Beautiful Women Chastity Park," attracting countless visitors each year to pay their respects and enjoy the scenery.

Address:No. 1-4, Nankang Village, Qimei Township, Penghu County

Qimei Shrine Introduction

According to legend, during the Ming Dynasty, a group of pirates landed on the southern coast of Qimei. At that time, the men on the island had gone out to fish, leaving only the elderly, women, and children. Seven women were working in the nearby mountains (some say they were washing clothes by a well) when they were unfortunately attacked by the Japanese pirates. Unwilling to be humiliated, they chose to jump into the well together. Afterwards, the villagers filled the well with soil, and seven thriving cinnamon trees grew from it. In 1949, County Chief Liu Yanfu and General He Zhihao came to pay their respects. Moved by the story, General He composed a poem titled "Qimei Women" and inscribed it on a stone, which reads: "Qimei women, with skin as white as jade, embrace chastity and reject the pirates, their noble souls forever resting in the solitary fragrant trees, with spring blooming above the well." The righteous deeds of the Qimei women have led to the expansion and renovation of the "Qimei Women's Chastity Park," which attracts countless visitors each year for viewing and remembrance.

Qimei Shrine Travel Information

Address:No. 1-4, Nankang Village, Qimei Township, Penghu County


Transportation Methods:1. Qimei People's Mound is located in Qimei Township. You can choose to fly or take a boat to Qimei Township, and after arrival, you can ride a scooter or take a tour bus to reach it. From Nanhu Port, follow County Road 43 to reach Qimei People's Mound. 2. If you choose to take a boat, you need to board the Transportation Vessel from Nanhai Yacht Dock (No. 25, Xinying Road) or a private speedboat (operates only during peak season) to reach there. The boat ride takes about 70 minutes (the transportation vessel takes 2 hours). 3. If you choose to fly, daily flights from Dahan Airlines operate between Makung, Qimei, and Kaohsiung.


Tickets:1. General admission: NT$60; 2. Group ticket: NT$50 (for 3 or more people); 3. Free admission for seniors aged 65 and above, children aged 12 and below, individuals with disability certificates, and one accompanying person.


Other Nearby Attractions: Qimei Visitor CenterDriftwood Water Recreation (suspected to have ceased operations)Qimei Ren's MoundYue Li Bay Recreation AreaWader Art SpaceLiwan Recreation AreaQimei - XiaxiangWu Fu Temple (Qimei)Wangfu StoneWangfu Stone


Nearby Cuisine: Qimei Fishing Village Restaurant, Qimei TownshipCimei Vietnamese Pork Bone Noodle Soup【Qimei Township】


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