Introducing Penghu
Penghu (Pénghú), also known as the Pescadores, is famous for its beautiful beaches, glorious temples and a plethora of traditional Chinese-style homes which are surrounded by walls made from coral. Penghu is famous for another thing as well; though the weather in the summer is hot and beautiful, in winter and spring the archipelago is quite possibly the windiest place in the northern hemisphere. Wind not a tourist draw, you say? Tell that to the droves of windsurfers who consider Penghu a sporting mecca and the Canary Islands of the Orient.
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A flat, dry place covered mostly with low bush and grasslands, Penghu is quite a change from the mountainous subtropical environment. The wind- and water-eroded coastlines of the islands feature stunning basalt cliffs, reefs and, without question, some of the finest beaches in Taiwan.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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