Dongwei Upper Stop is a bus transfer point in the eastern suburbs of Magong City, Penghu. Four routes converge here: Beiliao Line 0759, Taiwu Line 0763, Qingluo Line 0768, and Longmen Loop Line 0774. The stop primarily serves daily commuters from Dongwei Village and acts as a waypoint for travellers heading to the northern scenic areas (Beiliao, Taiwu) and the outlying Qingluo area. If you’re heading out from central Magong to explore the eastern suburbs or transferring between routes in different directions, you’ll most likely pass through here.
Location
Dongwei Upper Stop is situated in Dongwei Village, Magong City, Penghu County. It is a simple roadside shelter with a shade canopy and route signboards. The surrounding area consists of residential neighbourhoods and farmland typical of Dongwei Village, close to Penghu’s eastern coastline, in a relatively quiet setting. From Magong Harbour or the Zhongzheng Road commercial area, the stop is about 15–20 minutes away by bus. If traveling from Penghu Airport to northern or southern scenic areas, this is often your first suburban stop. Nearby Dongwei’s Tianhou Temple and the traditional village settlement give this area distinctly rural Penghu character.
Practical Tips
Four routes pass through Dongwei Upper Stop, so check the route number and destination board before boarding. Route 0759 Beiliao Line runs most frequently and operates throughout the day. Route 0763 Taiwu Line is mainly a morning commuter service (departures roughly between 06:35 and 07:10), with an early final run. Route 0768 Qingluo Line operates from morning to late afternoon, with the last bus around 17:20. Route 0774 Longmen Loop Line has the most departures, running from early morning until around 21:50. During the winter northeast monsoon, services toward northern suburbs and scenic areas may run 10–15 minutes late; if visiting attractions, plan to arrive at the stop 10 minutes early. Direct services between Dongwei Upper Stop and Magong Bus Terminal are available on multiple routes, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes.