The Tongliang Line (Route 0762) is operated by the Penghu County Public Bus and Boat Management Office. It runs north from Magong Main Station through Penghu Island, passing Dongwei and Anzhai on the northern outskirts of Magong city, then through Xujia and Dingwan in Huxi Township, before crossing onto Zhongtun Islet and continuing into Baisha Township. Stops include Zhongtun, Jiangmei, Gangzi, Qitou, Baisha, Watong, Houliao, and Chang’an, ending at the Tongliang Ancient Banyan terminus — around 49 stops in total. For residents of Baisha Township’s northern villages, this is the primary bus link to Magong for medical appointments, shopping, and commuting; for visitors, it is the most direct public transport option to the Tongliang Ancient Banyan and the Cross-Sea Bridge.
Route Highlights
The Tongliang Line is one of the few urban bus routes on Penghu Island that crosses between islands, passing in sequence over the three bridges that connect Penghu Island, Zhongtun Islet, and Baisha Island. Scenery shifts between Magong’s urban streets, farmland, tidal flats, and seawalls. The terminus at Tongliang village is known for the Ancient Banyan in front of Bao’an Temple — planted during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty and now over 350 years old — whose aerial roots spread across the entire temple forecourt. A few minutes’ walk from the terminus brings you to the eastern approach of Penghu Bay Bridge, where cactus ice cream and beef noodle shops are located. Continuing into Xiyu Township requires either walking across the bridge or returning to Magong and transferring to the 0763 Wai-an Line.
The route also links several useful points along the way: Zhongtun Wind Farm, Penghu Aquarium and Qitou Visitor Center near the Qitou Aquarium stop, the North Sea Visitor Center at Chikan (the ferry pier for boats to Jibei Island and Niayu Island), and the traditional villages of Houliao and Watong. Some return trips make additional stops at Penghu Bay Bridge, North Sea Visitor Center, Penghu Hospital, and Magong Commercial Harbor. Confirm whether a stop appears on the outbound or return schedule before boarding, to avoid missing your alighting point.
Best Times to Travel
Peak commuter hours fall on weekday mornings (6:35 AM and 8:00 AM departures) and afternoons (5:30 PM and 6:30 PM departures), when the bus carries students and workers commuting between Baisha Township and Magong. Travelers with large luggage are advised to avoid these times.
For sightseeing, a workable itinerary is to take the 8:00 AM or 10:50 AM outbound service to Tongliang, visit the Ancient Banyan and Penghu Bay Bridge, have lunch at a local eatery in Tongliang village, then return on the 12:50 PM or 5:30 PM service to Magong. To include the North Sea area, alight at Chikan North stop and transfer to a ferry.
During the summer high season (July–September), morning services heading toward the Cross-Sea Bridge can fill up; arriving at Magong Main Station 10 minutes early is recommended. In winter (November through March), northeast monsoon winds are strong along the Zhongtun–Baisha bridge segments; choose a seat on the sheltered side of the bus and dress warmly when stopping at the Ancient Banyan or the bridge. After the last departure (6:30 PM outbound, 7:15 PM return), no further buses serve the northern loop.
Stops Along the Route
Magong City (Magong Main Station → Meat Market Stop)
The bus departs Magong Main Station, travels along Jieshou Road and Minsheng Road past Huimin Hospital and Beichen Market, then calls at Yangming, Cultural Center, and Magong Senior High School stops before passing Taiwan Power Company stop and Tianxiang stop, exiting the city at Meat Market stop. Tianhou Temple (one of the earliest Mazu temples in Taiwan, established in 1604 during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, beside Zhongyang Old Street), Four-Eyes Well, and Zhongyang Old Street are all within 10 minutes’ walk of Magong Main Station, forming a convenient historic walk before or after a trip to the northern loop.
Zhongtun Wind Farm and Jiangmei Fishing Village (Zhongtun Elementary School Stop → Jiangmei Longde Temple Stop)
After the northern end of Huxi Township’s Dingwan, the bus crosses Zhongtun Bridge onto Zhongtun Islet. The white turbines of Zhongtun Wind Farm pass close by the window — one of the most recognizable features on the northern loop. After crossing onto Baisha Island, the first stop is Jiangmei, which retains the layout of a traditional Minnan fishing settlement. The Jiangmei and Jiangmei Longde Temple stops serve village residents; farmland and fish ponds sit side by side in front of the temple, reflecting Baisha Island’s agricultural and fishing character.
Qitou Aquarium, Chikan Pier, Houliao, and Tongliang (Qitou Aquarium Stop → Tongliang Ancient Banyan Terminus)
Alight at Qitou Aquarium stop for Penghu Aquarium; the next stop, Qitou Visitor Center, offers bicycle rental for exploring northern Baisha Island. Chikan North stop is a key transfer point for the outer islands — walk a few minutes to the North Sea Visitor Center pier to purchase tickets for boats to Jibei Island or Niayu Island. Some outbound trips make an additional stop at the North Sea Visitor Center; confirm the stop list for your specific trip before boarding. Near Houliao Upper stop, the village of Houliao is a typical old Baisha fishing settlement, where coral-stone houses and a small harbor in front of Weiling Temple preserve the atmosphere of a historic fishing community. The terminus, Tongliang Ancient Banyan, is adjacent to Bao’an Temple forecourt; the 350-year-old banyan’s aerial roots cover the entire temple square, and the eastern approach of Penghu Bay Bridge is a few minutes’ walk away.
Attractions
Penghu Aquarium (Qitou Aquarium Stop)
Penghu Aquarium displays the coral reef ecosystem, tropical fish, and sea turtles found in Penghu’s waters, with a touch pool suitable for families. Take the Tongliang Line outbound and alight at Qitou Aquarium stop — the entrance is about a 2-minute walk away. The aquarium is open daily 09:00–17:00; full ticket NT$300, concession NT$210 (with valid military, police, or student ID). After visiting, you can wait at the same stop for the next bus to Tongliang, or board a return service back to Magong.
Tongliang Ancient Banyan and Penghu Bay Bridge (Tongliang Ancient Banyan Terminus / Penghu Bay Bridge Stop on Return)
The highlights of the Tongliang Line are its terminus and the second stop on the return journey. The Tongliang Ancient Banyan in front of Bao’an Temple is roughly 300 years old (local lore traces it to a sapling washed ashore during the Kangxi era); its aerial roots envelop the entire temple forecourt and make it the most prominent heritage tree on the northern loop. Walking west from the temple brings you to the eastern approach of Penghu Bay Bridge, where shops including the long-established Yi-Jia Cactus Ice (founded 1989) serve the violet-red shaved-ice dessert made from prickly-pear fruit; opening hours follow each shop’s own posting (most operate daily in peak season, with reduced hours in winter). Note that the outbound direction does not stop at Penghu Bay Bridge stop. To alight at the bridge approach, take the return service (Tongliang → Magong) and get off at Penghu Bay Bridge stop (the second stop on the return). Continuing on foot across the bridge leads into Xiyu Township.
Magong City Attractions and Transfer Tips (Walking Distance from Magong Main Station)
Magong Main Station is the hub of Penghu’s bus network. From here you can transfer to the Red Line for Fengguei and Shanshui, the Yellow Line toward Dacaiye Columnar Basalt and Erkan Old Settlement, and the Green Line for Lintou Park and Aimen Beach. While waiting for a connection, a short walk links four historic sites: Tianhou Temple (one of the earliest Mazu temples in Taiwan, near Zhongyang Old Street), Four-Eyes Well (a Ming-dynasty well with four interconnected chambers), Zhongyang Old Street (a Qing-era street lined with traditional pastry shops and brown sugar cake vendors), and Guanyin Pavilion (a seaside park facing west, with good sunset views and one of the vantage points for the summer ocean fireworks event) — all within 10–15 minutes’ walk of Magong Main Station, forming an easy 30–40 minute walking circuit.