Penghu’s beaches could easily beat any beach on the main island of Taiwan. The water is clear, the sand is golden, and the weather is great. In this blog, we will share a list of the best beaches in Penghu, so you can more effectively spend your time on your next trip to this island paradise.

Activities:

Besides soaking in sun rays at the beach, there are many activities available in Penghu such as snorkelingdivingwind surfingsailingcanoeing, wakeboarding, massageyachtingglampingtrampoline Water Sports, SUP / Paddle Boardingkayakingnight fishing and more on Klook here or KKday here

Tours:

There are many tours and activities available on the islands such as Island Hopping Tour, starlight Marine Ranchseafood BarbequeSheraton Four Points EateryDragon Palace Intertidal ZoneJibei Sand Tail, and many more options on Klook here or KKday here
​For more information, look at other tour/ferry sites or book a personalized tour with Klook here or KKday here

Where to Stay:

We have stayed at and recommend Han’s Hostel which had great service and is right next to Shanshui Beach, the best beach in Penghu (you can book on Agoda hereBooking.com here, or Trip.com here) a newly renovated homestay in downtown Magong with great service and great prices (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. 
You can also find out more about where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide here.

When to go to Penghu:

The best time to go is Autumn. Spring is also a nice time to go, but there is a greater chance of spring showers during that time. The summers may be too hot, and winters too cold and windy.

How to get there:

By Plane: 
There are daily flights from Taipei Songshan, Taichung, and Kaohsiung airports to Makung. the flight takes roughly under an hour. Rates can range from around 2200-6000 NT for a round trip. There are also flights to and from Chiayi, Tainan, Kinmen, and Chimei, with charted flights to Hong Kong starting September 2018.
There are flights to and from Taipei Songshan Airport three times a day via Uni Air. You can book flights on KKday here, Trip.com here, CheapO Air here, or Kiwi here.
By Boat: There are daily ferries from Chiayi and Kaohsiung. A one-way trip takes about 4 hours from both locations. A one-way ferry from Kaohsiung costs about 900 NT for just a reclining seat, and a one-way ferry from Chiayi costs about 1000 NT.
By Ferry: You can book ferry boat tickets from Chiayi on Klook here, or ferry boat tickets from Tainan on KKday here.  

Getting Around on the Islands:

By Ferry Boat: The only way to get to smaller islands without airports is by ferry. You can check Klook here or KKday here for ferry tickets or buy them at the harbor. 
By Scooter: We recommend taking a scooter as the most efficient and convenient type of transport on the islands. However, most places require a local scooter license. You can rent a scooter for Penghu on Klook here or on KKday here. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here
By Car / taxi: A car is also sensible in Penghu because the main island is pretty spread out. You can rent a car for Penghu on Klook here or on KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus: a bus is possible on the main island, but it will be slower and more unpredictable. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here

Map:

Please see a map of the beaches we will cover in this blog below:

 

Our Journey:

I have been to Penghu twice: once in good weather, and once in not-so-good weather. We had a great time every time, and the beaches were always beautiful and the water was clear. However just because there are lots of sandy beaches in Penghu doesn’t mean every beach is clean or safe to walk barefoot on, because not every beach is cleaned regularly and trash floats in from the ocean. Also, on windy days sand can get blown in your face. Also if it is raining, it can feel cold. Even so, there are lots of great beaches all around Penghu that you should check out.

Penghu Shanshui Beach 澎湖山水沙灘 – The Best Beach in Penghu

Shanshui Beach is the best beach in Penghu. The sand is white, the waves are big, and the water is clear and warm. Popular activities here include snorkeling, swimming, surfing, and SUPing. It is a great beach destination if you come to Penghu. Check out our full blog on this beach here.

Aimen Beach 隘門沙灘

Aimen Beach is the longest beach in Penghu and may be the most popular beach in Penghu for water activities (澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園). Popular activities include jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling. The beautiful golden sand and clear blue waters are also great places for taking photos. In addition, Lintou Forest Park next to the beach is also a nice place to relax. It is an amazing beach destination in Penghu. Check out our full blog on this beach here.

Neian Beach 內垵遊憩區

Neian Beach is perhaps the most picturesque beach in Penghu. The entrance is perched high on a hill, giving you great views of the area. There are also many pavilions and wooden boardwalks here. Overall it is a great place for taking photos.

Penghu Shili Beach 澎湖嵵裡沙灘

Shili Beach in Penghu (澎湖嵵裡沙灘) is an ideal beach getaway with clear waters and white coral sand. Here popular activities include swimming, kayaking, and SUPing. The best part is usually there are few people here. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Penghu. Check out our full blog on this beach here.

Guanyin Temple Recreation Area 觀音亭親水遊憩區

Guanyin Temple Swimming Area (aka. Guanyinting, Guanyin Temple Leisure Park, and Guanyinting Recreation Area), is one of the main tourist attractions in Magong and Penghu. It is a relaxing place to enjoy views of the ocean and the sunset, as well as other activities such as jogging, swimming, parasailing, and fishing. ​For our full blog on this area, click here.

Lintou Golden Beach 林投金沙灘

On the other side of Aimen Beach is Lintou Golden Beach, which is much less crowded but also has great golden sand. You can check out our guide to Lintou Golden Beach here.

Jianshan Beach 尖山沙灘

The beach extends further north all the way to Jianshan Beach 尖山沙灘, which is named after Jianshan Village.
Overall, you have over 3 KM of pristine white sand beach stretching from Jianshan Beach to Aimen Beach, with Lintou Forest Park hugging the shoreline. You can find more info in our blog here.

Moses Parting Sea 摩西分海

The “Moses Parting Sea” in Penghu is a 50-meter-long gravel path connecting the main island of Penghu to Chi Islet during low tide. This phenomenon has been likened to Moses parting the Red Sea in the Bible and has become one of Penghu’s major tourist attractions. It is definitely a must-visit if you come to Penghu. Check out our full guide to this beach here.

Houluo Beach 后螺沙灘

Houluo Beach has a great view of the trans-ocean bridge from Siyu Island, just to give you an idea of its length and size. I do not recommend this beach, it was filthy.

Chixi Beach 池西沙灘

Another view of a filthy beach on Siyu Island. Just because there are lots of sandy beaches in Penghu doesn’t mean every beach is clean or safe to walk barefoot on. However, there is great snorkeling and diving here, and there is a beautiful stone weir in this bay.

Qingluo Sand Bar 青螺沙嘴

This sand bar lies at the easternmost part of Penghu. However, it is kind of rocky and there can be lots of garbage washed on the beach. You can see Jibei Island from here.

Beaches we missed:

Jibei Islet Sand Bar 吉貝嶼沙尾沙灘

This is Penghu’s largest sand bar, which is a short boat ride from the main island of Penghu. Here you can find beautiful sand and shallow blue waters. Jet ski rides are also available here.

Wangankou Beach 網垵口沙灘

A beautiful and pristine beach on the outer island of Wangan.

Chima Beach 赤馬沙灘

Chima Beach is a picturesque and perfect beach on Siyu Islet in Penghu. There is also a large rope swing where you can take photos.

Peng Peng Beach 澎澎灘

Thi is another picturesque sand tail with Jet Ski Rides available on the small island of Wuyu 鳥嶼. Usually it has less people than other popular beaches.

Kuibishan Beach 奎壁山海灘

A beach near Moses Parts the Red Sea, with a small parting of the Red Sea of its own.

Please note this is not a comprehensive list of beaches. Hopefully, we can visit more of these beaches soon and give you an update. In the meantime, go discover more beaches in Penghu for yourself!

Don’t forget there are many activities available in Penghu such as snorkelingdivingwind surfingsailingcanoeing, wakeboarding, massageyachtingglampingtrampoline Water Sports, SUP / Paddle Boardingkayakingnight fishing and more on Klook here or KKday here

You can check out our full guide to Penghu here.
You can also check out our full guide to Taiwan’s outer islands here.
You can also check our full guide to Taiwan here.

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