Outlying Islands

Region

Taiwan's islands in the strait. Penghu has windy beaches, basalt columns, old temples and a big summer fireworks festival, and Kinmen, within sight of the Chinese coast at Xiamen, has preserved Minnan villages and Cold War tunnels and bunkers. Matsu, farther north, has blue tears glowing in its waters in spring.

Outlying Islands PenghuKinmen National ParkSouth Penghu Marine National ParkHujing IslandJibei IslandTaipeiSun Moon LakeTainanKaohsiungOutlying Islands

Outlying Islands essentials

Country: Taiwan
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Where to Go in Outlying Islands

Island Matsu Islands Matsu IslandsOffshore archipelago administered by Taiwan with military history Island Penghu PenghuGroup of Taiwanese islands known for beaches and basalt Island Gaodeng Island Gaodeng IslandSmall Matsu archipelago island with strategic military presence Island Hujing Island Hujing IslandIsland in Taiwan Province, part of Penghu archipelago Nature Kinmen National Park Kinmen National ParkCoastal Taiwanese park preserving offshore island ecosystems Nature South Penghu Marine National Park South Penghu Marine National ParkMarine national park protecting Penghu's islets and reefs

Outlying Islands at a Glance

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Population
246,457

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