The Taiwu Line (route number 0763, bus number “35”) is an urban bus route operated by the Penghu County Public Transportation Authority. It departs from Magong Main Station, passing through Huimin Hospital, the Cultural Center, Magong Senior High School, Dongwei, Chenggong, Dacheng North, and other communities, with stops at Penghu Airport and Aimen Beach along the way, before terminating at the Taiwu terminus in Husi Township. The route connects Magong’s urban core, Penghu’s main air gateway, and the village at the foot of Taiwu Mountain — one of Penghu Island’s “Little Hundred Peaks” — primarily serving residents of Taiwu and Aimen commuting, along with the occasional traveler who knows the timetable.
Route Highlights
The Taiwu Line’s defining characteristic is that a single route links Magong’s city center, the airport, and the eastern peninsula. It is one of the few bus routes that serves both Penghu Airport and Aimen Beach on the outbound journey. On the return journey, the route loops through Beiching Post Office, the County Government building, the Reserve Command, Zhongzheng Road, and Penghu Hospital — covering Magong’s key administrative and medical landmarks, which is particularly useful for Taiwu and Aimen residents attending medical appointments. Note that the “Penghu Hospital Emergency” stop is not served after noon on weekdays or on public holidays.
The Taiwu terminus sits at the foot of Taiwu Mountain. At approximately 49 meters (161 feet) above sea level, Taiwu Mountain is Penghu Island’s second-highest peak. The highest is Gongbei Mountain, also known as Dacheng Mountain (at ~52 m / 171 ft), located in Husi Township and accessible from this route’s “Gongbei Station.” Both mountains are among the lowest-elevation entries on Taiwan’s “Little Hundred Peaks” list. The summit of Taiwu Mountain overlooks the Husi Plain and Penghu Airport runway, and the route passes through scenery ranging from urban streets to coastal windbreak forests to basalt plateaus.
Best Times to Travel
The Taiwu Line runs only 2 trips in each direction per day, so confirm the schedule before setting out. Departures from Magong are at 06:35 (a school commuter run) and 10:45 (a mid-morning run); return trips from Taiwu depart at 07:05 and 11:10. For a same-day round trip to Taiwu or Aimen Beach, the only realistic option is the 10:45 outbound and 11:10 return — leaving very little time at the destination, which makes this best suited for experiencing the ride itself or a brief stop at Taiwu Mountain. For a proper visit to Aimen Beach, renting a scooter is recommended, or take the higher-frequency Taiwan Tourist Shuttle (Magong North Ring Line) to near Penghu Airport and transfer. From November to March, the northeast monsoon brings strong winds along Taiwu Mountain’s ridge; bring a windproof jacket if you plan to hike.
Stops Along the Route
Departing from Magong Main Station, the bus heads along Zhongzheng Road, stopping first at Huimin Hospital and Beiching Market. Huimin Hospital is an important primary-care facility in Magong; Beiching Market is a traditional daily market where locals shop for vegetables, fruit, and seafood, particularly lively during morning market hours. Further along, Cultural Center Station is adjacent to the Penghu County Cultural Affairs Bureau and library, and Magong Senior High School Station is right at the school gate, with student passengers predominating during school hours. The area around Taipower Station gradually transitions into the urban fringe.
After leaving Magong, the route enters the Dongwei community in Husi Township — alight at Dongwei Police Station or Dongwei Upper Station — where lanes preserve Minnan-style sanheyuan courtyard houses and basalt rubble-stone walls, offering a look at traditional Penghu village architecture. Further on, Haitian Fosha Station is near a well-regarded Buddhist temple; Gongbei Station is the nearest bus stop to the trailhead of Gongbei Mountain (Dacheng Mountain, one of Taiwan’s “Little Hundred Peaks” at ~52 m), roughly a 10-minute walk from the stop.
Past Gongbei Station, the bus continues east through Chenggong West Station, Chenggong Station (the Chenggong community is lined with coastal windbreak forests), and Yuantong Temple Station, then passes through the outer, inner, and east stops of Dacheng North community before entering Aimen. After Aimen Xinchun Station, the bus loops around the perimeter of Penghu Airport and makes a brief stop at Penghu Airport Station — through the perimeter fence you can watch aircraft landing and taking off. Immediately after, Aimen Beach Station faces the beach entrance directly and is the most scenically appealing stop on the entire route: a crescent of fine white sand with clear water, drawing summer crowds. The bus then circles Aimen Roundabout, stops at Aimen Elementary School Station, continues north through Aimen Village, passes Taiwu Station, and arrives at the quiet Taiwu Terminus. Amenities in Taiwu Village are minimal, suited to those seeking the unhurried pace of rural Penghu.
Attractions
The two ends of the Taiwu Line offer quite different experiences; plan flexibly around the timetable. At the Magong end, Tianhou Temple (a 5-minute walk from Magong Main Station) is the oldest Matsu temple still standing in Taiwan. Its main hall retains Qing-dynasty architectural proportions, with incense burning year-round in the forecourt plaza — a natural first stop for understanding Penghu’s folk religion. Adjoining the temple is Zhongyang Old Street, whose buildings of coral rubble stone reflect Magong’s maritime trade history. Midway along the street, Si-yan Well (Four-Eye Well) was the public water source for Qing-era Magong: four well mouths bored into a single stone platform in an unusual arrangement, now the street’s most photographed landmark. If a return bus brings you back to Magong in the late afternoon, alight at Magong Commercial Harbor Station and walk along the shore to Guanyin Pavilion Park, where sunsets facing Xiyu are among the most widely recognized views in Penghu.
The mid-route stop at Aimen Beach (alight at Aimen Beach Station) is the most noteworthy natural attraction on route 0763. The arc of beach stretches several hundred meters, with fine white sand and high water clarity; in summer it is one of the most popular snorkeling spots on Penghu’s main island. Even during the quiet winter off-season, the serene beach paired with the low ridge in the direction of Taiwu Mountain is worth the trip — Taiwu Mountain is the highest point on the main island at roughly 50 m, so the scenery here is one of gently rolling hills rather than dramatic peaks. There are no food or drink vendors near the beach, so bring your own supplies. Most importantly, keep a firm eye on the return schedule: the 10:45 outbound trip’s corresponding return departs Taiwu terminus at 11:10 — miss it and there is no further bus service, and you will need to arrange your own taxi back to Magong.