Making the most of Magong
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Makung, or Magong, is the sole city in Taiwan's offshore Penghu Islands and had 60,000 residents in 2014. Numerous historic sites trace its story to the Ming Dynasty.
Getting around
Visit historic Tianhou Temple, dedicated to the goddess Mazu, an important presence in Taiwan's maritime culture.
Interactive exhibits and artefacts at Penghu Living Museum explore the history and culture of Penghu.
Discover Fenggui Cave, an impressive sea cave shaped by natural erosion with breathtaking views across the ocean.
See Penghu Great Bridge, Taiwan's longest bridge, which links Magong with Baisha Island.
Money
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar, abbreviated NTD and also referred to as TWD. As an easy guide, NT$100 is roughly equal to US$3. ATMs are plentiful.