2025 Xiyu Township Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

Located in Xiyu, Erkan's historic houses offer a glimpse into the early residential life, with many unique shops along the way for visitors to explore. Almond tea and tofu pudding are must-try delicacies when visiting Erkan, and in recent years, some trendy new shops have also set up here, worth wandering around and checking out. Further down towards the back mountain and seaside, you'll find another famous site, the Daguoye Basalt, a spectacular expanse that's truly a sight to behold👍

Erkan Village, located a 30-minute drive from Magong City, is a place rich in Penghu's cultural charm. It preserves traditional Minnan courtyard houses and features hidden snack shops and cafes in its alleys. The Chen Family Ancient House in Erkan is owned by the Chen family and is a three-section flat house. Its walls are built with local coral stones and basalt, and the roof structure is supported by these stones. The decorative parts use painted tiles, Koji pottery, and clay sculptures. This house showcases traditional Minnan architectural style, including tiled roofs, strip windows, and saddleback roofs, adding a strong sense of traditional craftsmanship to Erkan Village in Penghu. As you enter Erkan Village, you will see a group of traditional Minnan ancient houses that are well-preserved and restored. Upon entering, you will see a large almond tea pot, which belongs to a famous almond tea shop housed in an ancient house. A minute's walk further will lead you to another famous shop, Erma Tofu Pudding, also housed in an ancient house filled with antiques, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Near the parking lot, there is a Shepherd's Cafe, also an ancient house, with a very antique and charming decor.

Unlike other traditional residences in Taiwan, due to the strong monsoon winds in autumn and winter, Erkan Village in Penghu not only preserves the traditional Minnan-style houses with stone bricks and red tile roofs, but the walls are also uniquely built with locally sourced coral limestone and basalt, giving it a distinctive island residential character. Walking into the village, the most representative building is the Chen Family Ancestral House, a grand mansion built during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty by Chen Yanyi. It is a traditional Minnan-style house with five sections. Some of the old houses are also adorned with traditional Taiwanese painted tiles, making them perfect for photography. Many of the old houses in the village have been converted into museums and exhibition halls, introducing the lifestyle of the residents at that time, including the Erkan Museum, the Intertidal Zone Museum, and the Children's Toy Museum. Traditional snacks like Tofu Pudding and Almond Tea are must-tries. Next time you visit Penghu, besides engaging in water activities, island hopping, and watching fireworks, consider coming to Erkan Village to explore Taiwan's history through the lives of its residents.