The Qingluo Route (route number 0768) is operated by Penghu County Public Transportation and connects central Magong with Qingluo village in Huxi Township. Key stops along the way include Huimin Hospital, Beichen Market, the Cultural Center, Magong Senior High School, Chenggong, Huxi Matsu Temple, and Baiken. The route terminates at Qingluo terminal, near the Qingluo Wetland Wildlife Reserve. With 4 trips in each direction per day, it is the primary bus option for residents of northeastern Huxi Township who commute or travel for medical care, as well as for visitors seeking to explore the Qingluo Wetland and the historic village of Baiken.
Route Highlights
The Qingluo Route is known for its variable routing — it is the most complex line on the northern Huxi corridor. On outbound trips, some runs head directly north from Chenggong through Xixi, Hongluo, and Huxi to reach Qingluo, while most trips detour through Xingwen Camp, Dacheng Bei, and Yuantong Temple before continuing. Inbound variation is even greater: some trips return via Huidong, while others loop all the way through Huxi, Taiwu, Aimen, Penghu Airport, and Dacheng Bei before arriving at Magong Main Station. Before boarding, check the routing notes beside the timetable to avoid misjudging arrival times or missing your stop.
Qingluo terminal sits inside Qingluo village, a short walk from both the Qingluo Wetland Wildlife Reserve and Qingluo Sand Spit — one of the few coastal wetland areas in Penghu combining lagoon, mangrove, and sandbar terrain. It is recognized by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area. Autumn and winter bring migratory sandpipers, plovers, and ducks from the north; spring and summer see little terns and other tern species nesting on the spit. The seasonal birdlife differs considerably, so consult the interpretive signs on site before exploring. Baiken village along the route retains its coral-stone traditional houses and a small working fishing harbor. It sees relatively few tourists, making it a reasonable choice for travelers who prefer a quieter look at everyday Penghu village life away from central Magong.
Stops Along the Route
Magong urban segment (stops 1–10): Departing from Magong Main Station, the bus calls at Huimin Hospital (St. Camillus Hospital, the preferred medical facility for Huxi Township residents), Beichen Market (a traditional wet market with the most active fresh-produce stalls in the early morning), Yangming, Cultural Center (the county cultural center’s main building), and Magong Senior High School, then continues east past Penghu Branch of the High Court, Taipower, Tianxiang, and Meat Market — all on the eastern edge of Magong city. This segment is shared by several Huxi routes, so platforms may be busier when schedules overlap.
Dongwei to Chenggong segment (stops 11–19): After leaving Magong, the bus enters Dongwei village on the western side of Huxi Township, stopping at Dongwei Police Station, Dongwei Upper, and then Haitian Buddhist Temple — the stop sits directly beside the landmark temple, whose large white Buddha and sea-facing setting are distinctive landmarks in Dongwei. After Gongbei, the route enters Chenggong village with stops at Chenggong West, Chenggong, Chenggong Elementary School, Chenggong Military Base, and Chenggong East. The terrain is open here, with long views across the eastern coast of Penghu’s main island.
Huxi to Qingluo segment (stops 20–31): Past Xixi, Huxi Day-Care Center, and Xixi Elementary School, the bus heads north through Hongluo Lower into the administrative center of Huxi Township, calling at Huxi Junior High School, Huxi Household Registration Office, Huxi Matsu Temple (the spiritual center of Huxi Township, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea; the broad plaza in front occasionally hosts folk-art troupe performances around Lantern Festival and Mazu’s birthday — annual programmes are published by the Penghu County Cultural Affairs Bureau), and Huxi North, before turning toward the coast through Baiken Paifang, Baiken, and Baiken Memorial Hall, arriving at Qingluo terminal. On clear days, the coastline between Baiken and Qingluo offers a view north toward Jibei Islet.
Highlights
Before departing from Magong (walkable from Magong Main Station): A 5-minute walk from the station reaches Magong Matsu Temple (founded during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, regarded as Taiwan’s oldest Matsu temple), the adjacent Four-Eye Well, and Zhongyang Old Street, where you can try cactus ice cream or brown-sugar cake before catching the bus. Return trips also terminate at Magong Main Station, making onward transfers to other Penghu island routes straightforward.
Suggested itinerary along the route: Consider the second outbound trip at 9:35 AM; arriving at Qingluo terminal around 10:06 AM, a 5–10-minute walk reaches the perimeter of the Qingluo Wetland Reserve. Alighting at Baiken stop allows a walk through Baiken historic village, with its guagushi (coral-stone) traditional buildings and small fishing harbor. For the return, the 12:40 PM inbound departure loops through Aimen Beach and Penghu Airport before heading back to Magong — a bonus detour included in the same ticket. The standard adult fare is NT$34.
When to Travel
The first departure at 6:40 AM on weekday mornings carries schoolchildren and commuters from Huxi Township and tends to be punctual. Day-trippers aiming for Qingluo are better served by the 9:35 AM or 12:10 PM outbound trips, with the 12:40 PM or 5:40 PM inbound departures allowing adequate time at the destination. With only 4 trips per day and gaps of up to 5 hours between departures, missing one bus means waiting for the better part of half a day — check the timetable carefully. Travelers who want to combine the route with a Penghu Airport connection can use the 12:40 PM inbound trip, which passes Aimen Beach and the airport and can serve as a contingency after a delayed flight or after dropping off luggage.
From November through February, northeast monsoon winds make the Qingluo and Baiken coastal area particularly cold and exposed. Bring a windproof jacket and avoid relying on the last inbound departure (5:40 PM), which per TDX data terminates at Dacheng Beinei Station rather than Magong Main Station. Confirm the final stop or arrange onward transport before traveling.