Wangfu Stone

Penghu Attractions

望夫石
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Chimei Island was once nicknamed "Widow Island" due to the dangerous and arduous fishing work of the men on the island, which often led to accidents. According to legend, there was a loving couple living near the Wishing Husband Rock. One day, the husband went out to sea for fishing and did not return for a long time. The wife waited alone by the shore day after day, but eventually, unable to bear the hunger and cold, she passed away. Later, her remains were buried by the sea, and the stone coast remarkably weathered into the shape of a woman lying back, including her hair, body, feet, and pregnant belly, thus spreading the legend of the Wishing Husband Rock.

Address:Qimei Township, Penghu County, Wife Rock

Wangfu Stone Introduction

Qimei Island is historically known as the "Widow Island" due to the dangerous and arduous fishing work of the men on the island, which often led to accidents. According to legend, there lived a loving couple near Wangfu Stone. One day, the husband went out to sea for fishing and did not return for a long time. The wife waited alone by the shore day after day, until she could no longer bear the hunger and cold, leading to her untimely death. Later, she was buried by the sea, and the rocky shore weathered into the shape of a woman lying on her back, complete with hair, body, legs, and a pregnant belly. Thus, the legend of Wangfu Stone spread widely. Visitors can not only enjoy the view from Wangfu Stone but also cross the stone bridge to reach the tidal pools at its base. In these tidal pools, small fish and crabs play amongst them, creating a natural ecology classroom. However, it is important to pay attention to the tide schedules to avoid accidents.

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Wangfu Stone Travel Information

Address:Qimei Township, Penghu County, Wife Rock


Transportation Methods:1. The Wishing Husband Stone is located in Qimei Township. You can choose to fly or take a boat to Qimei Township, and then ride a scooter or take a tour bus to reach it. From Nanhuh Port, heading south along Qimei Lighthouse, you can see the Wishing Husband Stone. 2. If you choose to take a boat, you need to depart from the Nanhai Yacht Harbor in the city area (25 Xinying Road) by taking the Transportation Department's ferry or a private speedboat (operates only during peak season) to reach there, with a sailing time of about 70 minutes (the ferry takes 2 hours). 3. If you choose to fly, Daily flights are available from Dong'an Airlines between Magong, Qimei, and Kaohsiung.


Other Nearby Attractions: Qimei VillageYueyawan Recreation AreaQimei Visitor CenterDriftwood Water Recreation (suspected to be closed)Qimei - XiaxiangDashi Scenic AreaWu Temple (Qimei)Dragon PondLantau Cultural Heritage MuseumNanyucheng, Qimei


Nearby Cuisine: Qimei Jincheng RestaurantQimei Fishing Village Restaurant, Qimei TownshipCimei Vietnamese Bone Soup Noodles【Qimei Township】


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