First Hotel

Penghu Attractions

第一賓館外觀

The First Guest House is a building from the Japanese colonial period, featuring a combination of Japanese and Western architectural styles. Originally, the guest house was built by the Japanese government to commemorate the 223 servicemen who perished on the Matsushima during an explosion in the waters off Penghu in 1908. In 1912, the Matsushima Memorial Hall was constructed along with the guest house, primarily serving as a place to host Japanese royalty and high-ranking officials. Later, in 1940, the guest house was relocated to higher ground north of Guanyinting due to the construction of the First Fishing Port in Magong, which provided a broader view.

Address：No. 15, Jieshou Road, Magong City, Penghu County

First Hotel Introduction

The First Guesthouse is a structure from the Japanese colonial period, characterized by a mix of Western and Japanese architectural styles. The original guesthouse was built by the Japanese government in 1912 to commemorate the 223 officials who perished on the Matsushima during an explosion in the waters off Penghu in 1908, and it served primarily as a guesthouse for Japanese royalty and high-ranking officials. Later, in 1940, due to the construction of the first fishing port in Magong, the guesthouse was relocated to a higher ground north of Guanyinting, offering a broader view. After World War II, the Kuomintang took over the guesthouse, and following President Chiang Kai-shek's stay, the Japanese decor was transformed into a Western-style living space, including the construction of an underground wartime command center. During the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, it became the central hub for military planning. After President Chiang Kai-shek moved back to Taipei, it was renamed the "First Guesthouse." In 2011, after the main renovation of the building was completed, the First Guesthouse, designated as a county historic site, was officially opened to the public. Today, visitors can observe the entrance hall's roof, which features Tang-style architecture, and the entrance's floor and walls made of the unique shell sand from Penghu. The interior reflects the lifestyle of the "Chiang Residence," complemented by a tranquil and elegant garden, enhancing the charm of this mixed-style architecture.