Lintou Park sits in Huxi Township on the eastern side of Penghu’s main island and is one of the largest green spaces in the county. The park takes its name from the lintou tree (pandanus, Pandanus sp.), a salt- and wind-tolerant plant that was planted extensively along Penghu’s coastline during the Japanese colonial period to form windbreak belts. At the center of the park is a large artificial lake surrounded by a lakeside boardwalk, wooden pavilions, and shaded walking paths. It is one of the few places on Penghu’s main island where visitors can walk under tree cover on a summer day — a notable contrast to the largely shadeless character of most Penghu attractions.
Highlights
The park’s defining feature is its dense pandanus grove. The plants are low-growing but closely packed, with aerial roots extending outward in all directions to create an intricate silhouette quite unlike Penghu’s basalt coastal scenery. In late summer (August–September), the ripe fruit turns bright orange-red and hangs in round clusters, making this the easiest season to identify the pandanus at a glance.
The artificial lake covers about 2 hectares, and a stone-paved path loops the perimeter (approximately 800 m), suitable for a morning or evening stroll. At dawn the lake surface is calm and reflective; egrets and night herons forage along the bank, and aquatic vegetation lines the shore. After rain or on summer nights, frogs emerge in large numbers — their calls create a notable natural soundscape that carries across the park.
Several wooden pavilions are distributed through the grounds. The shade beneath the trees keeps temperatures roughly 3–5 °C lower than the surrounding open areas, making midday rest outdoors in summer genuinely feasible here. The flat, open ground is safe for children to move around freely.
Getting There and Nearby Attractions
There is no direct bus service to Lintou Park; visitors need to drive or rent a scooter. From downtown Magong, take Provincial Highway 2 toward Huxi for about 20 minutes, then follow the road signs — the route is straightforward and easy to navigate without GPS. A free parking lot at the park entrance accommodates both cars and scooters.
About 5 minutes south by car is Kuibishan Moses Parting, where a gravel tidal path emerges at low tide connecting the shore to a small islet. Check tide tables before visiting, as low tide generally falls in the 2:00 PM–4:00 PM window on most afternoons. About 10 minutes north is Aimen Beach, with fine white sand and a gentle slope suitable for wading. Both sites can be combined with Lintou Park into a single half-day loop through Huxi. Starting at 9:00 AM, the full circuit can comfortably be completed by around 3:00 PM.