First Hotel

Penghu Attractions

第一賓館外觀

The First Guesthouse is a building from the Japanese colonial period, featuring a mix of Japanese and Western architectural styles. The original guesthouse was constructed by the Japanese government to commemorate the 223 servicemen who died in the explosion of the Matsushima warship in the waters of Penghu in 1908. In 1912, the Matsushima Memorial Hall was built along with the guesthouse, primarily serving as a reception venue for Japanese royalty and senior officials. Later, in 1940, due to the construction of Magong's first fishing port, the guesthouse was relocated to a higher ground north of Guanyin Pavilion, providing a broader view.

Address：15 Jieshou Road, Magong City, Penghu County

First Hotel Introduction

The First Guest House is a building from the Japanese colonial period, featuring a mix of Western and Japanese architectural styles. The original guest house was established by the Japanese government in memory of the 223 officers who perished on the Matsushima warship that exploded in the waters off Penghu in 1908. Thus, the Matsushima Memorial was constructed in 1912, along with the guest house, primarily serving as a reception venue for the Japanese imperial family and high-ranking officials. Later, in 1940, due to the construction of the first fishing port in Magong, the guest house was relocated to a higher ground on the north side of Guanyinting, providing a more expansive view. After World War II, the Nationalist government took over the guest house, and after President Chiang Kai-shek stayed there, it was converted from Japanese-style decor to Western-style living quarters, along with the establishment of an underground wartime command center. During the 823 Artillery War in Kinmen, the guest house became the center for planning military operations. After President Chiang Kai-shek moved back to Taipei, it was renamed the "First Guest House." In 2011, the First Guest House, which was designated as a county historical site, officially opened to the public after completing renovation work on its main structure. Today, visitors can see the entrance's gabled roof built in a Tang Bo style, with the entrance floor and walls made of the locally unique shell sand from Penghu. The interior space reflects the living conditions of the "Chiang Residence," while outside there is a serene and elegant garden, enhancing the charm of this mixed-style architecture.