Xiyu, Penghu


Xiyu Township is a rural township encompassing Xiyu/Si Island/Hsi Island, also known as Fisher Island, Yuweng or Pescadores Island, which is among the three major islands of the Penghu County, Taiwan. It has a population of 8,438 and an area of 18.7148 square kilometres.
The major scenic spots include some forts and lighthouse. They were built or reconstructed in the Qing Dynasty, and were credited as National Relic Site of Taiwan.

History

On July 16, 1683, the island was attacked by Qing forces in the Battle of Penghu.
On March 10, 2012, President Ma Ying-jeou visited the area and participated in religious ceremonies at temples in the township.

Geography

The township includes two inhabited islands, Yuweng Dao and Xiaomen Yu, and one small uninhabited island, Haiqian Reef.

Administrative divisions

The township includes eleven rural villages:
Xiyu is connected to neighboring Baisha by the Penghu Great Bridge.

Notable natives