Get to know Wangan Township
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- Administrative area
- Rural township · 鄉
- Part of
- Penghu County
- Chinese name
- 望安鄉
- Local areas
- Rural township guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 13.78 km²
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
A village among surrounding hills
Han settlers arrived at Huazhai more than 300 years ago. They saw its enclosing hills as petals around a flower’s centre and built near that centre, giving the settlement its floral name. It was later called Zhongshe because of its central position among Wangan Island’s four villages. The Zeng family house (曾家古厝) has scroll-shaped windows and exposed red-brick window bars forming the family name’s Chinese character.
Dongji’s sea cliffs
Dongji once served as a transfer point for sea trade between Taiwan and Penghu. Its black-and-white lighthouse stands in the island’s north, while remains of former Japanese artillery quarters lie in the northeast. Steep columnar-basalt cliffs edge much of the island, with a broad wave-cut platform locally called Daping (大坪).
Explore Wangan Township
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Wangan Township
Plan your visit
Getting there
Wangan Township is about 25 km in a straight line from central Penghu County. Search for 望安鄉 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Start with Huazhai Traditional Village, Zhongshe. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Penghu County →More in Penghu County
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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