{"id":3039,"date":"2024-10-23T02:49:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T02:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/?p=3039"},"modified":"2024-10-23T02:49:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T02:49:03","slug":"penghu-serpent-head-mountain-shetoushan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/23\/penghu-serpent-head-mountain-shetoushan\/","title":{"rendered":"Penghu Serpent Head Mountain (Shetoushan) \u6f8e\u6e56\u86c7\u982d\u5c71 &#8211; Explore Ruins of the First Dutch Fort in Taiwan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Serpent Head Mountain is the highest point in Penghu and is one of Taiwan&#8217;s top 100 lesser peaks. It is also home to the first western fort built in Taiwan; this was the first spot where the Dutch established a trading post in Taiwan before colonizing the island. It also has a memorial to French soldiers and the wreck of a Japanese warship. It is a beautiful and historically important location in Penghu that is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \"> \u2600\ufe0f Planning your trip to Penghu? \ud83c\udfc4\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong>Autumn and Spring<\/strong> when the temperatures are nice, the water is warm, and there is less wind<\/li>\n        <li>How to get there: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/dfJcWdVC\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Domestic Airline\n            <\/a> and \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/123202-penghu-package-tour-ahua-seafood-omakase-heyu-hotel-taiwan?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n           Ferry from Chiayi <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/VyLG53rV\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Han\u2019s Hostel\n            <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Penghu on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&#038;aff_adid=741833&#038;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F39713-beitou-sulphur-valley-rock-climbing-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DActivity.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Db6851a2cd9\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n        <\/li>\n <\/li>\n        <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ecTcuRd6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/HF1hxh28\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a car\n            <\/a> \n           or <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/dz6YYmMV\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\"> scooter <\/a> to explore distant sights\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3039_b414e6-ab .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3039_b414e6-ab .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3039_b414e6-ab .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3039_b414e6-ab .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Background:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shetou Mountain is a peak located in Fenggui Village, Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan, with an elevation of <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E8%9B%87%E9%A0%AD%E5%B1%B1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">20 meters<\/a>. It is one of Taiwan\u2019s &#8220;Small 100 Peaks&#8221; but is the shortest in this list in terms of altitude. The mountain is situated at Fengguiwei Peninsula. The hill is part of the  Shetou Mountain Recreation Area.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_3bacdd-aa\">The Dutch Fort at Fengguiwei (\u99ac\u516c\u98a8\u6ac3\u5c3e\u8377\u862d\u57ce\u5821), also known as Penghu Fortress (\u6f8e\u6e56\u5821\u58d8) or Tianqi Red-Haired Castle (\u5929\u555f\u7d05\u6bdb\u57ce), was built by the Dutch East India Company in December <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E9%A6%AC%E5%85%AC%E9%A2%A8%E6%AB%83%E5%B0%BE%E8%8D%B7%E8%98%AD%E5%9F%8E%E5%A0%A1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1622<\/a>. The Dutch referred to it as Het Fort, P\u00e9ou (Piscadore). The fortress was part of the Dutch East India Company&#8217;s broader strategy in the 17th century to establish a trade network and gain access to lucrative routes in East Asia. Initially, the Dutch sought to set up a base in Macau but turned to Penghu after encountering resistance.<br>Constructed with local materials like soil, grass, and rocks, it was intended to protect Dutch interests against the Portuguese and Spanish forces active in the region. However, after a series of conflicts with the Ming Dynasty, the fortress was demolished by the Dutch as part of an agreement with the Chinese in September 1624. Today, the site remains a historic landmark, offering visitors a glimpse into Taiwan&#8217;s colonial past. Although the fort was functional and strategically located, it faced challenges such as food shortages and damage from typhoons. The remnants of Fengguiwei Fort are now recognized as a national heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>24\/7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides soaking in sun rays at the beach, there are many activities available in Penghu such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/q4yCTZzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">snorkeling<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/161TPnkR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">diving<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/oIEOEpZo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">wind surfing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/165522?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sailing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/101352?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">canoeing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/19479?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">wakeboarding<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/m6R14Ivx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">massage<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/FmnHL1pu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">yachting<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/jtK4eIrQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">glamping<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/SzHsapXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">trampoline Water Sports<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/SZiRPnTz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SUP \/ Paddle Boarding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/sjSKGa6E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">kayaking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/aZikA6J6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">night fishing<\/a> and more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741833&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F39713-beitou-sulphur-valley-rock-climbing-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DActivity.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Db6851a2cd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/34011?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many tours and activities available on the islands such as <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/Gk3GVpJm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Island Hopping Tour<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/115060?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">starlight Marine Ranch<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/100404?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">seafood Barbeque<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/G5rSkw66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sheraton Four Points Eatery<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/L9RQNnU4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dragon Palace Intertidal Zone<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/smfCpsr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jibei Sand Tail<\/a>, and many more options on <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=711273&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dpenghu%2520island%26spm%3DHome.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D6bf54b6039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/penghu?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>\u200bFor more information, look at other tour\/ferry sites or book a personalized tour with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=711273&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dpenghu%2520island%26spm%3DHome.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D6bf54b6039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/penghu?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have stayed at and recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/AFHEN5sN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Han&#8217;s Hostel<\/a>&nbsp;which had great service and is right next to Shanshui Beach, the best beach in Penghu (you can book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/AFHEN5sN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Agoda here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/xgK65wZF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Booking.com here<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/VyLG53rV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trip.com here<\/a>) a newly renovated homestay in downtown Magong with great service and great prices (you can book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/AFHEN5sN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Agoda here<\/a> or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/xgK65wZF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Booking.com here<\/a>).&nbsp;<br>Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/AFHEN5sN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Agoda here<\/a>, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands.&nbsp;<br>You can also find out more about where to stay in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to go to Penghu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Penghu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Plane:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>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&nbsp;2200-6000 NT&nbsp;for a round trip. There are also flights to and from Chiayi, Tainan, Kinmen, and Chimei, with charted flights to Hong Kong starting&nbsp;in September 2018.<br>There are flights to and from Taipei Songshan Airport three times a day via&nbsp;Uni Air. You can book flights on&nbsp;KKday here,&nbsp;Trip.com here,&nbsp;CheapO Air here, or&nbsp;Kiwi here.<br>By Boat:&nbsp;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&nbsp;900 NT&nbsp;for just a reclining seat, and a one-way ferry from Chiayi costs about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw\/English\/TravelGuide\/Transportation\/FerriesInformation\/FerriesFromTaiwanToPenghu.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1000 NT<\/a>.<br><strong>By Ferry: <\/strong>You can book ferry boat tickets from Chiayi on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/dfJcWdVC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a>, or ferry boat tickets from Tainan on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/123202-penghu-package-tour-ahua-seafood-omakase-heyu-hotel-taiwan?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get to Serpent Head Mountain:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_a56bb7-1c\"><strong>By Scooter:<\/strong>&nbsp;From Makung, take Highway 201 southwest until it ends. You will find the hill at the end of the road past Fenggui Fishing Harbor. There is a free parking lot there.  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.&nbsp;You can rent a scooter for Penghu on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/dz6YYmMV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/103851?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>By Car \/ taxi:<\/strong>&nbsp;From Makung, take Highway 201 southwest until it ends. You will find the hill at the end of the road past Fenggui Fishing Harbor. There is a free parking lot there. A car is also sensible in Penghu because the main island is pretty spread out. You can rent a car for Penghu on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/HKUDEYal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/138595?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>By Bus:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can get to Serpent Heand Mountain via bus 51 on the Fenggui Line. The bus stop is called Fenggui. The Serpent Head Mountain is about a 20 minute walk north from the bus stop. <br><strong>By Bicycle:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s landscapes if you have the time and energy.&nbsp;Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/mFdniNcX\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the map below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col sqs-col-10 span-10\"><div class=\"row sqs-row\"><div class=\"col sqs-col-8 span-8\"><div class=\"sqs-block code-block sqs-block-code\" data-block-type=\"23\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_15_1463463044318_4587\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d54630.420733941886!2d119.56940292063035!3d23.55275602644041!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x346c5a7991207bc9%3A0xf6fe4ff7e68e0699!2z6JuH6aCt5bGx6YGK5oap5Y2A!5e1!3m2!1sen!2stw!4v1728462250931!5m2!1sen!2stw\" width=\"90%\" height=\"600\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col sqs-col-2 span-2\"><div class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\" data-block-type=\"21\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1551726290385_9645\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1551726290385_30519\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Journey:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been to Serpent Head Mountain once. I was very intrigued by the historical importance of this place, even though there is no trace of the fort to be seen. Also, I thought it was funny that this 20-meter hill is one of the lesser peaks to be climbed. Overall it is a fun place to explore in Penghu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-35-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3170\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_898e36-8f\">Before you reach the fort, there is a large grassy park here with footpaths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-36-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3171\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_b9c6cd-e2\">There is also some driftwood artwork nearby and lots of catci. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-37-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3183\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Shehoushan (Shetou Hill)<\/strong> is located at the northern tip peninsula of Fengguei Tai in Makung. Together with &#8220;the Gold Turtle Head Hill,&#8221; it forms a landscape that seems to &#8220;guard&#8221; Makung Bay. In 1622 (the second year of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Tianqi), the Dutch Vessenl commander, Nelson, invaded Makung Bay, where he had stationed for a few days, then withdrew to Shetou Shan. In 1624, the fourth year of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Tianqi, the Dutch army withdrew from Makung Bay. The Fort was torn down and the basalt stones were taken away and later became the building materials for Anping Fort. Certain parts of this ancient fort still remain today. During the Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty, the period of Japanese occupation, and later time of the Kuomintang Government, there are still some ruins at the hill now. The relics of this historic site (former military architecture built &#8220;by foreigners&#8221;) were recognized as a national relic in 2001.<br>On the southeastern side of Shetoushan, two monuments can be found. One is to commemorate the French soldiers and sailors who died in the famous battle between the Japanese officers and sailors who died on the Japanese ship and another is to commemorate the French monument which was built in memory of the French who died at the Sino-French naval war in the year of 1885 (the eleventh year of the Qing Dynasty Emperor Guangxu) when the French fleet engaged during the Japanese-Sino naval war at Penghu. The Japanese monument was built by the Japanese who worshipped the sailors who died on the Japanese Songoku warship when the gunpowder exploded in the year 1908 (the 41st year of Mingzhi).&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-38-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3172\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_bc67ae-1a\">&#8220;The Dutch fort at Fengguiwei was built in 1622. The first Western-style fort in Taiwan, it was located atop Shetou (Snakes Head) Hill on a small peninsula at Fengguiwei. Together with Makung&#8217;s Beigang, the fort was an important strategic position. Historical records show the remains of this fort have been discovered through aerial photography. In 1624, the Dutch demolished the fort to obtain basalt stones for the construction of the Zeelandia fort in Anping. Today, this area still preserves much of the original landscape and provides a glimpse into Taiwan&#8217;s early Dutch military history before they built Fort Zeelandia.<br>(Additional descriptions in the diagram include labeled parts of the fort and surrounding areas like the North Gate, South Entrance, West Wall, Army Camp, and other fort features.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wreck of the Matsushima Monument \u65e5\u8ecd\u677e\u5cf6\u6230\u8266\u6c88\u8239\u7d00\u5ff5\u7891<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-39-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3173\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wreck of the Matsushima Monument<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;In 1911, a group of six officials, including Japanese vice-admiral Ijichi Hikojir\u014d, set out to use parts of the wreck of the Matsushima as a cenotaph in what was then Penghu Park (now the area across from the Feng Kuo Hotel, near the intersection of Jieshou and Minfu Roads in Makung). The main body of the cenotaph is the base of a 320 mm caliber Canet gun, which is flanked by two propellers. Alongside the cenotaph, a memorial hall, whose inauguration ceremony took place on October 9th this same year, was built to provide the visiting Japanese imperial family with lodging and boarding. Since the memorial hall was built in the neighborhood of Chu Harbor (today&#8217;s First Harbor of Makung), the problem of noise could not be easily solved. Therefore, it was able to be replaced by a guest house (today&#8217;s First Guest House) by the side of Kuanyin Pavilion in 1943. Eventually, the Matsushima Memorial Hall was torn down; its erected Canet gun and its propellers were both scrapped and melted down to meet the wartime demand for metal.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-40-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3174\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another view from the Wreck of the Matsushima Monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-41-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3175\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More scenery near the monument. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-42-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3176\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More Catci. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-43-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3177\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Across from the park here, you can see Makung City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FR9s_yZaAAEURas-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FR9s_yZaAAEURas-jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FR9s_yZaAAEURas-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FR9s_yZaAAEURas-jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FR9s_yZaAAEURas-jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FR9s_yZaAAEURas-jpg-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boardwalk along Serpent Head Hill. There are also spots to rest in the shade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-45-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3179\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another rest area from which you can see Sijiao Islet \u56db\u89d2\u5dbc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French Soldier Memorial \u6cd5\u8ecd\u9663\u4ea1\u5c07\u58eb\u7891<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-47-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3180\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a monument here dedicated to the fallen French soldiers during the Sino-French War. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-48-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3181\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View of the sea from the French soldier monument. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-49-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3182\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was quite windy that day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-50-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3184\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old well perhaps dating to the Dutch Fort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1.webp 2560w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penghu2.04-51-edited-scaled-1-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stairs up to the Dutch Fort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-52-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3186\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>KMT era bunker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dutch Fort at Fengguiwei (\u99ac\u516c\u98a8\u6ac3\u5c3e\u8377\u862d\u57ce\u5821)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3192\" style=\"width:896px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1.webp 2560w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-55-edited-scaled-1-2048x2048.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Remains of the Dutch Fort on Snakehead Hill of the Fenghuischi Peninsula<\/strong><br>During the early period of international trade between China and the Dutch East India Company (V.O.C.), in 1622, under the command of Cornelis Reijersen, a fort was built on Snakehead Hill on the Fenghuischi Peninsula, Penghu. The Dutch constructed this fort as a protective location for their ships, which had to anchor while waiting for permission to access the harbors of southern China. The Chinese denied them permission and attacked the Dutch fort on Snakehead Hill. Reijersen and his men put up fierce resistance but were eventually overpowered by Chinese forces. In 1624, they were forced to leave Taiwan, dismantling the fort and transporting the basalt to Anping in southern Taiwan to build the famous Fort Zeelandia.<br>Today, the contours of the fort on Snakehead Hill remain preserved in the form of brick foundation remnants. As far as is known, this is the oldest stone structure built by the Dutch in Taiwan and one of the most significant relics of Dutch activity in this region. The Fenghuischi area clearly shows the profile of a Dutch settlement from that time, making it an important symbol of Taiwan&#8217;s modern transformation.<br>To commemorate the historical significance of this site, the monument was declared a national monument on November 21, 2001. The Dutch government and the government of Penghu District jointly decided to finance this memorial.<br><strong>Government of Penghu District<\/strong><br><strong>The Netherlands Trade and Investment Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_153065-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_153065-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_153065-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_153065-89 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_153065-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_153065-89\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_153065-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_153065-89\"><strong>Resten van het Nederlandse fort op de Slangenkop berg van het Fenghuischi schiereiland<\/strong><br>Tijdens de eerste internationale handel van China tussen het Chinese vasteland en de Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie (V.O.C.) is er in 1622, in opdracht van Cornelis Reijersen, op het eiland Penghu een fort gebouwd op de Slangenkopberg op het Fenghuischi schiereiland. De Nederlanden bouwden dit fort om een beschermende locatie te cre\u00ebren voor hun schepen, die moesten ankeren in afwachting van toestemming om toegang te krijgen tot de havens van Zuid-China. De Chinezen verleenden geen toestemming en vielen het Nederlandse fort op de Slangenkop berg aan. Reijersen en zijn manschappen boden felle weerstand, maar moesten uiteindelijk door de overmacht van de Chinese troepen in 1624 Taiwan verlaten. Ze braken het fort af en vervoerden het basalt naar Anping in het zuiden van Taiwan om het beroemde fort Zeelandia te bouwen.<br>Tegenwoordig blijven de contouren van het fort op de Slangenkop berg bewaard in de vorm van overblijfselen van bakstenen funderingen. Voor zover bekend, is dit het oudste stenen gebouw van Nederland in Taiwan, en een van de belangrijkste relicten van de Nederlandse activiteiten in deze regio. Het gebied Fenghuischi toont duidelijk het profiel van een Nederlandse nederzetting uit die tijd, wat het een belangrijk symbool van Taiwan&#8217;s moderne transformatie maakt.<br>Om de historische betekenis van deze locatie te herdenken, is op 21 november 2001 dit monument verklaard als nationaal monument. De Nederlandse regering en de regering van het district Penghu besloten gezamenlijk dit gedenkteken te financieren.<br><strong>Regering van het District Penghu<\/strong><br><strong>The Netherlands Trade and Investment Office<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-54-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3188\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all you can see. There aren&#8217;t really any remains of the fort to be seen. It has probably all been covered in dirt and grass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-56-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3190\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking back to the parking lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/penghu2.04-57-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3191\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_7b9d8f-b1\">Last view of the park before we left. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3039_786dc8-a2\">You can check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/guide-to-penghu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">full guide to Penghu here<\/a>.<br>You can also check out our full guide to all of Taiwan\u2019s outer islands\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/guide-to-taiwans-outer-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<br><br>You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-taiwan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serpent Head Mountain is the highest point in Penghu and is one of Taiwan&#8217;s top 100 lesser peaks. 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