Penghu Slow Travel Escape Guide to Avoid Crowds! Unlock the Local-Only Coastal Living Experience

【Key Pre-Trip Decisions】Money-Saving Tips to Avoid Crowds💸

1️⃣ Choose the Right Time for a More Comfortable Trip!
👉Best off-season: April or October is the most pleasant~🌤️
- Temperature around 24℃, super comfortable
- Sea water glows bright blue✨
- Homestay prices are 30% lower than peak season
- No need to wait for people to clear when shooting sea views📸

👉Peak season warnings: Avoid July-August!
❌ The Fireworks Festival is beautiful but very crowded
❌ Magong city traffic jams are unbearable
❌ Popular homestays double in price💸
🌟Tip: Staying on the outlying islands lets you see the fireworks reflected on the sea~

👉Absolute no-go: Don’t come after November!
💨 The northeast monsoon is terrifying
⛔ All island-hopping routes are suspended
🚴 Even electric scooters can be blown away!

2️⃣ Transportation Practical Tips🚌
🛩️ Major transport:
- Book Taipei to Magong special tickets 15 days in advance
- Early flights at 1500 TWD are the best deal
- Window seats recommended! The archipelago looks like a pearl necklace

🛵 Island travel:
- Rent electric scooters right at Magong Airport exit
- 400 TWD/day to tour around the island
- Take the bus to Xiyu! Only 15 TWD for an easy ride~

🌴【Value-Packed Recommendations】Secret local-only experiences!

1️⃣ Hidden routes on the main island
🏍️ Cultural stroll line:
- Duxing Ten Villages: Check in at Zhang Yusheng’s former residence
- Seaside cultural shops: Customize your own postcard
- Century-old noodle shop: Authentic breakfast for 30 TWD

🌿 Natural secret spots:
- Tongliang Ancient Banyan: 300-year-old giant banyan tree
- Daguoye Basalt: Best photos at 5 PM
- Lintou Park: Stunning beach sunsets

2️⃣ Off-the-beaten-path island hopping picks
🏝️ Deep tour of Wang’an Island:
- Zhongshe Ancient House: Century-old stone house with great vibes
- Green sea turtle snorkeling: Get up close to sea turtles🐢

🐯 Tiger Well Islet exploration:
- Underwater tunnel: Walkable at low tide
- Freshly fried squid balls: 3 for 50 TWD, great value!

3️⃣ Popular local experiences
🐟 Tidepool fun:
- Learn clam digging with fishermen
- 100 TWD processing fee for a seafood feast

🏄 SUP paddleboarding:
- Shanshui Beach is beginner-friendly
- 300 TWD includes coach + photos

🦞【Food Map】A must for foodies!

1️⃣ Must-try seafood
🐟 Yuguan Tender Grass Jelly: Must order the mackerel soup!
🔥 Chenggong Seafood: Volcanic stone oyster omelet is amazing

2️⃣ Specialty snacks and desserts
🍤 Grandma’s fried cake: Whole shrimp inside
🌵 Cactus ice: Sweet and sour, perfect for cooling down
🍯 Fengru tea: Locals’ secret for sun protection

🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】Affordable sea view rooms!

📍Magong City:
- "Seabreeze Homestay" sea view rooms for just 180 TWD per person
- 5-minute walk to the old street, super convenient

🏝️ Outlying island stays:
- Wang’an Island Green Sea Turtle Homestay
- See sea turtles laying eggs at dawn🐢

⚠️【Ultimate Pitfall Avoidance List】Hard-earned experience!
1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
2. Bring at least 2000 TWD in cash
3. Don’t buy souvenirs at the airport
4. Environmental protection is key! Love Penghu~