- Length
- 24.72 kmSource and notes below
- Route shape
- Path network
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Path with road sections
- Level
- Moderate
- Riding time
- About 1 h 45 min at an easy 14 km/h, not counting stops Estimate ride time
- Families
- Families: with care
- Climbing
- Not measuredNo official figure, so none given
The map loads here. Official map
Line: national cycling portal (MOTC), with its road types. Base map: National Land Surveying and Mapping Center.
Rest stops and stations along the official line
Rest stops
- 西嶼分駐所(鐵馬驛站) (toilets, drinking water, first-aid kit, repairs)
Listed by the national cycling portal (MOTC). Services and hours can change: treat these as a guide, not a guarantee.
About the lengthTaiwan Bike portal (MOTC) route 1598, 'Penghu County Round-Island Bikeway System': 24.72 km Figures differ. The portal lists 24.72 km, but its drawn line and elevation profile end at 10.685 km and cover only the northern and central Xiyu coast. Penghu County's open data lists the Xiyu Coastal Bikeway (西嶼濱海自行車道) at 10 km, and its Xiyu 'Blue Sea and Beacon' itinerary from the Penghu Great Bridge to Whale Cave at 24 km. The 24 km itinerary matches the portal's listed sights; the 10 km figure matches its drawn line.
Why these labels
Traffic and path type: The portal classifies the route as a bike and pedestrian shared path, and Penghu County describes the Xiyu Coastal Bikeway as running with the coastal highway on one side. The longer 24 km itinerary also uses Xiyu's coastal road (County Road 203) and village roads to reach the forts, beaches and Whale Cave. No source says the whole route is separated from cars, so expect road sections with tour buses and scooters.
Families: Penghu County rates the 10 km coastal bikeway as beginner level and mostly flat, but wind is the main difficulty in Penghu and parts of the route are on roads with traffic. Families should stick to calm days and the coastal bikeway section.
The national Taiwan Bike portal lists one selected route for Penghu: the Penghu County Round-Island Bikeway System, 24.72 km, on Xiyu. Its sights include Erkan village, the Daguoye basalt columns, Xiyu East and West Forts, the Xiyu lighthouse, Neian and Waian, Chixi rock waterfall and Whale Cave.
Penghu County's own itinerary for this area starts at the Penghu Great Bridge and runs through Hengjiao and Zhuwan, past the cage fish farms and Erkan, up to Wukongding, the East and West Forts, Neian beach and back via Whale Cave, about 24 km.
The surfaced coastal bikeway section, which the county lists at 10 km, runs from Xiyu past the basalt area, the Zhuwan fish cages, Dayi Temple and the crab museum to the Chen family house in Erkan. The county rates it beginner level and mostly flat.
Who it suits
Visitors to Penghu with a rental bike and a calm-weather day, especially April to September. Skip it on strong northeast monsoon days from October to March, which Penghu County describes as the windy off-season.
The route
A ride plan, in order
- Start at the County Road 203 and Peng 2 junction near Jiguang bus stop (the portal's stated start), or at the west end of the Penghu Great Bridge if following Penghu County's 24 km itinerary.
- Ride the coastal bikeway past Zhuwan's fish cages, Dayi Temple and the crab museum toward Erkan village.
- Continue past the Daguoye basalt columns toward Wukongding, Xiyu East Fort and Xiyu West Fort (West Fort Visitor Center rest point).
- Return north via Neian beach, the Chixi area and Whale Cave at Xiaomen.
Getting there without a car
- Per the Taiwan Bike portal: fly to Penghu (Magong) Airport, take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Penghu Airport Express to the bus terminal, then Penghu County Bus 21 toward Waian and get off at Jiguang. The route starts at the junction of County Road 203 and Township Road Peng 2.
- By car or scooter from the airport, the portal gives County Road 204, Township Road Peng 13, County Road 202 and County Road 203.
- Rental bikes listed by the Penghu National Scenic Area are in Magong, not on Xiyu, so most riders bring rentals out by vehicle or join a guided ride. Carrying bikes on Penghu buses was not verified.
Bringing your own bike: Bringing a bike to Penghu by plane or ferry depends on each airline and ferry operator. No operator rule was verified for this guide; check directly with your carrier before booking.
Renting a bike
The Penghu National Scenic Area lists two bike rental points, both in Magong: 新賽風腳踏車行 (Giant store) and 南北車行, each with listed hours of 09:00 to 21:00. Prices and bike types not verified.
- Xinsaifeng Bicycle Shop (Giant Penghu) 新賽風腳踏車行（澎湖捷安特車店）
Rental · Penghu: Magong City
Listed by Penghu National Scenic Area as a bike rental point, hours 09:00 to 21:00. Prices, bike types and ID or deposit rules not verified.
澎湖縣馬公市光復路33-29號 · 06-9275769 - Nanbei Bicycle Shop (KHS) 南北車行（功學社）
Rental · Penghu: Magong City
Listed by Penghu National Scenic Area as a bike rental point, hours 09:00 to 21:00. Prices, bike types and ID or deposit rules not verified.
澎湖縣馬公市重慶街49-1號 · 06-9273909
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Toilets, water and food
The Taiwan Bike portal lists two certified rest points on the route: Xiyu West Fort Visitor Center (toilets, accessible toilet, drinking water) and Xiyu police substation cycling rest stop (toilets, water, first aid kit, repair). The portal also lists local restaurants in Xiyu and Erkan. Shade is scarce.
Safety and conditions
- Wind: Penghu County Government says that from October to March, wind exceeds 10 m/s 56 percent of the time (7.5 percent in summer), usually at least 6 m/s from October to January, and can reach Beaufort 8 or even 12 in cold outbreaks. On these days riding is hard and crosswinds on open coast and bridges are dangerous.
- Sun and heat: Penghu County notes the islands heat up strongly in summer because there is little vegetation. Carry water and sun protection.
- Road sections carry tour buses and scooters, especially near the forts, Erkan and Whale Cave.
- Sea transport can be interrupted in strong wind and waves, per Penghu County; keep a buffer day if relying on ferries.
- Typhoons in summer and autumn: do not ride during warnings.
- Check the Central Weather Administration forecast before you go. Heavy rain, typhoons and earthquakes close paths, river parks and roads, sometimes for weeks.
- Wear a properly fitted bike helmet, whatever the law says for your bike.
When to go
April to September has much lower wind, per Penghu County's wind statistics, but brings heat and typhoon risk. Early morning or late afternoon on calm days is best.
Nearby and related
Emergency: 110 police, 119 fire and ambulance. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches emergency services.
Sources
- Penghu route 1598: 24.72 km, type bike and pedestrian shared path, start at County Road 203 and Peng 2... (MOTC Taiwan Bike portal)
- Penghu route Google My Maps layer: line about 10.6 km on Xiyu plus 40 listed sights (MOTC Taiwan Bike portal)
- Penghu County bikeways: Xiyu Coastal Bikeway 10 km, beginner, coastal highway on one side (Penghu County Government open data)
- Penghu County bike itineraries: Xiyu 'Blue Sea and Beacon' route 24 km from Great Bridge to Whale Cave (Penghu County Government open data)
- Penghu NSA bike rental points: two shops in Magong, 09:00 to 21:00 (Penghu National Scenic Area Administration)
- Penghu NSA guided cycling routes including Yuweng Island (Xiyu) loop (Penghu National Scenic Area Administration)
- Penghu wind: Oct to Mar wind over 10 m/s 56% of time vs 7.5% summer (Penghu County Government)
- www.penghu.gov.tw/en/home.jsp?id=20
Checked November 2026 Next review due January 2027.
Printed from https://cycle.tw/routes/penghu-xiyu-bike-route/