A rural township in Penghu
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Cimei (七美 Qīměi in Mandarin, Chhit-bí in Minnan; also rendered as Qimei) is a rural township in the Penghu Islands of Taiwan.

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Archaeological evidence of prehistoric cultures dating back 4500 years before present was found in Nangang Village in 1983. The island was named "Cimei" in 1949 to commemorate a legend (七美人塚) from the Ming dynasty in which seven women committed suicide when pirates raided the island. The name also connotes seven beautiful things as the island's tourist attractions: the scenery, the seawater, local products, people's hearts, the geology, the architecture, and the history.

  • 1 Chimei visitor center (七美遊客服務中心), +88669971954. 08:00-17:00. For further information about the island and its attractions, you may speak with the staff at the visitor's centre near the wharf.

Get in

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Cimei Airport

By ferry

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  • 1 Qimei Nanhu Port (七美南滬港). Ferry services run between Cimei and Magong via Wangan harbour and Kaohsiung.

By plane

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  • 2 Qimei Airport (七美航空站), No.55 Ping-He village, +886-6-9971256. Flights are run between Cimei and Kaohsiung, operated by Daily Air. Qimei Airport (Q717673) on Wikidata Qimei Airport on Wikipedia

Get around

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Historical sites

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  • 1 Qimei Lighthouse (七美嶼燈塔). The lighthouse was built in 1939. It was the last lighthouse built by the Japanese government. Qimei Lighthouse (Q10864721) on Wikidata Qimei Lighthouse on Wikipedia
  • 2 Seven Beauties Tomb (七美人塚). A stone inscription to commemorate the 7 women who took their own lives after pirates raided the island. Seven Beauties Tomb (Q10864719) on Wikidata
  • 3 Nanyu Castle (南嶼城), +88669216521. A newly-built stone structire perched atop a hill that affords good views of the surrounding countryside. Good for taking photos.
  • 4 Golden Dragon Pagoda (金龍寶塔). A conical stone structure by the sea with a dragon statue perched on top.

Temples

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  • 5 Wu Fu Temple (吳府宮), +88669971166. A large ornate temple complex.

Natural

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  • 6 Double-Heart of Stacked Stones (七美雙心石滬). a stone fishing weir located on the north side of Cimei Township, Penghu County, Taiwan. It is a well-preserved ancient fish trap made by stacking stones to form a trap that resembles a flying heart. Double-Heart of Stacked Stones (Q5299574) on Wikidata Double-Heart of Stacked Stones on Wikipedia
  • 7 Little Taiwan (小臺灣). a wave-cut platform that resembles the outline of the main island of Taiwan. Little Taiwan (Q6652169) on Wikidata Little Taiwan on Wikipedia
  • 1 Cimei Seafood Restaurant (七美海鮮風味餐), +886919639643. 11:00-21:00. A cliffside seafood restaurant with views out to sea.
  • 2 Chaozhou Noodles (七美潮州麵), +886 6 9972169. 07:00-19:00. A small take-away Chaozhou-style noodle vendor.
  • 3 Tian Xin Breakfast Restaurant (甜馨早餐店), +88669971953. 05:30-10:30. A Taiwan-style breakfast restaurant service typical breakfast fare such as danbing, dumplings, and turnip cake.

Drink

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Sleep

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Connect

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Go next

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See Penghu for other cities and islands in the area.

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