Penghu County Military Police Station Introduction
Penghu County Constabulary is a Japanese-style building that preserves the local charm of Penghu, located on the west side of Magong City, within the old Magong Fort. The main structure of the constabulary is a two-story brick and wooden building in the Japanese style; the Japanese dormitory features a brick chimney that serves both bathing and heating purposes. The most distinctive part is the surrounding wall made of basalt on the west side, with an underground water pool in front. Originally, the constabulary was the Penghu Coordination Office during the Qing Dynasty, established during the reign of Kangxi (1684). In the 15th year of the Guangxu Emperor (1889), when the Coordination Office was converted into a Tongpan Office, only some necessary repairs were made to the existing buildings, with the addition of a watch house and a benevolence center beside the office. It wasn’t until the Japanese occupation period, around the Taisho era (1962) and Showa year 6 (1931), that it underwent significant renovations to become the Penghu County Constabulary. In the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945), it served as the transportation unit of the Penghu Defense Command until it was reorganized into the Magong Port Command in the 47th year of the Republic of China (1958) in response to the situation of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis. The Penghu County Constabulary, having experienced the Qing Dynasty, Japanese rule, and the Nationalist government periods, possesses a unique character in both historical significance and architectural artistry. It is also nearby other historical sites such as Tianhou Temple, Shuncheng Gate, and Duxing Ten Village, making it an ideal spot for tourists who love exploring cultural heritage.
