Mandarin Duck Cave,藏軍洞

Penghu Attractions

鴛鴦窟

"Mandarin Duck Playing in Water - Mandarin Duck Cave" is located in the northeast of Wang'an Island. It is a natural valley formation, and according to legend, it got its name because mandarin ducks used to play and reside in the many water caves in the area. Offshore, there is Saddle Mountain Islet, which serves as a barrier, and during the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese military turned this area into an important naval base. Among the historical remnants of this area is the "藏軍洞" (Cangjun Cave).

Address：Yuanyang Cave, Zangjun Cave, Wang'an Township, Penghu County

Mandarin Duck Cave,藏軍洞 Introduction

Yuan Yang Play Water - Yuan Yang Cave is located in the northeast of Wang'an Island. It is a natural valley terrain, and legend has it that the area was named because there were many water caves where mandarin ducks frolicked and roosted. The outer sea is protected by Saddle Mountain Isle, which resembles a saddle; thus, during the Japanese occupation, it was developed by the Japanese military into an important naval base, with the "藏軍洞" (Cangjun Cave) being a remaining historical site in the area. In 1944, the Japanese military enslaved the residents of Wang'an and Jiangjun Islands to excavate this site, turning it into a naval torpedo boat base and dormitory for special forces. Just as the construction was nearing completion, Japan announced its unconditional surrender, leading to the abandonment of the base. Many caves have since collapsed, but some remnants can still be seen.

Mandarin Duck Cave

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Mandarin Duck Cave,藏軍洞 Travel Information

Address：Yuanyang Cave, Zangjun Cave, Wang'an Township, Penghu County

Transportation Methods：Yuan-Yang Cave and Zang-Jun Cave are located in Wang-An Township and can be reached by boat. From the South Sea Yacht Dock (No. 25, Xingying Road) in the city area, take the scheduled ferry from the Traffic Administration Office or a private speedboat (operating only during peak season) to get there. The boat ride takes approximately 40 minutes, and upon arrival, you can rent a motorcycle for further travel.

Other Nearby Attractions： Wang-An - Mandarin Duck Cave,藏軍洞 (Zhènyáng Tǐng Base) 、 Dongji Islet Lighthouse 、 Tamen Port 、 Wufugong Temple (Wang'an) 、 Wang'an Beach 、 Tianhou Temple (Xi'an) 、 Wang-an Green Sea Turtle Conservation Center 、 Green Turtle Conservation Center 、 Hua Zhai Settlement (Zhongshe Village) 、 Wang'an Huazhai (Zhongsha Ancient House)

Nearby Cuisine： Zhi Xian Restaurant, Wang'an Township 、 Wang'an Snack Shop (Wang'an Township) 、 West Coast Restaurant, Wang'an Township