Things to do in Penghu

If you're planning to enjoy the water activities, be sure to take the earliest ferry at 8:30 AM. This way, you'll practically skip the lines and can keep playing without waiting. You'll even have time to do each activity more than three times. If you arrive at 10:30 AM, you'll likely have to wait in long lines and be exposed to more sun. Leaving around 11:30 AM to have lunch and then take a tour around the island before catching the 1:00 PM ferry back to the mainland is perfect timing.

Our driver, Ah Dong, provided proactive service. He offered bottled water as soon as we got in the car and pointed out various attractions along the way. He also adjusted the itinerary based on our needs and, most importantly, offered to take photos for us at each spot. Even my wife complimented his photography skills!

The entire process was incredibly smooth. Even though we didn't catch any baby squid to add to the meal, we still got to enjoy hot and delicious squid noodles, and even brown sugar cake for dessert. We got to experience three local ingredients directly - highly recommended!

I was lucky enough to have my itinerary upgraded that day, adding an exploration activity on Dongji Island, which made the trip even more complete. There are two ways to explore Dongji Island: follow the tour guide on foot, hike up the small "Bagua Mountain," and listen to the guide's humorous introduction to the unique flora, fauna, and customs of Dongji Island, which is very rewarding. From the Bagua Mountain Meteorological Station, you can overlook the entire harbor, with beautiful scenery. A small road next to it extends to the Dongji Island Lighthouse (unfortunately, due to limited tour time, we could only see it from a distance and take photos). Finally, follow the guide downhill back to the harbor. The second way is to rent a scooter (NT$250 per scooter) and explore the island on your own, which is the most free, time-saving, and labor-saving way to fully explore all the attractions of Dongji Island. After the Dongji Island exploration, the second itinerary was a cruise to the "Blue Cave," but unfortunately the "blue sky index" was low that day, so we couldn't get a glimpse of the beauty of the Blue Cave. The last stop was Qimei Island. There are also two ways to explore it: one is to take a dedicated tour bus, with the driver providing a guided tour of Qimei's classic scenic spots - the Seven Beauties Tomb (a brief stop, without entering to purchase tickets). Along the way, admire the unique igneous rock statues along the Qimei coast that resemble animals - crocodiles, stone lions, and dragon ridges (three points of resemblance, seven points of imagination), as well as the "Little Taiwan" sea erosion platform that resembles the island of Taiwan. Finally, arrive at the Double-Heart Stone Weir, which is also beautiful with a bit of blue sky and sea.

This was our first time diving as a family of three, and we were all quite nervous at first. However, the instructor was very nice and constantly checked to make sure we were all doing okay. We really appreciate the instructor's patience in guiding us, which made this a wonderful diving experience!

If you enjoy leisurely exploring, I wouldn't recommend this tour. Spending only two hours on each island really isn't enough time to fully appreciate their beauty! The scooters on Qimei Island are quite old, and the rental process is a bit overwhelming. After handing the rental voucher to the car rental company staff, everyone rushes to the parking lot to pick up a scooter, leaving no time to inspect the vehicle's condition!

Fantastic! This is my third visit this year. Each time, I arrange different dive sites, and each dive offers a unique experience. Before the afternoon's itinerary concludes, there's delicious roasted chicken and abalone scallops. Coupled with the enthusiastic service from all the Yu-Zhi-Lian staff, this tour is just plain fun and offers exceptional value. I'll definitely be back again.

Coach: Very funny and clearly explained the things we needed to pay attention to. Experience: Our coach showed us a variety of fish and coral. It's a pity we didn't see any sea turtles. The seawater was warm and quite safe. Even better, it was a small group, so no one was neglected or abandoned.

An incredibly fun and fulfilling trip! The tour leaders are all so enthusiastic and funny. Every time we were all feeling nauseous, they would say something that made us smile and relieved our tired, sick feelings. Plus, the tour leaders are amazing photographers! Super professional, practically experts! We were lucky to have sunshine today, so every view was beautiful. So fortunate!