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Major city · Taiwan

Baisha白沙

Spend 1 day in Baisha for the Penghu Great Bridge and Aquarium; add a half‑day if you want the Jibei Cultural Museum. The Mudouyu Lighthouse on a remote island requires a separate ferry trip – treat it as a check.

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Baisha is a small township on the Penghu archipelago. Its main attractions – Mudouyu Lighthouse, Penghu Great Bridge and the Penghu Aquarium – are clustered near the main road, making a half‑day itinerary feasible. Add extra time for temples or the Jibei Cultural Museum.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
TWD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Typhoon season Jul–Sep (check forecasts)
Airport
MZG
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Baisha: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
  • Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
  • Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Baisha110 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Baisha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Mudouyu LighthousePenghu Great BridgePenghu AquariumJibei Cultural Museum of Stone Tidal Weirs
Airports
MZG Penghu Magong Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Care

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

Best: May–Jun, Oct. Mixed: Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Oct (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Baisha: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

19°C (66°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Feb

19°C (66°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Mar

22°C (72°F)

17°C (63°F)

7 rd

Apr

26°C (79°F)

21°C (70°F)

8 rd

May

29°C (84°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

10 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

11 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

23°C (73°F)

4 rd

Nov

24°C (75°F)

20°C (68°F)

4 rd

Dec

21°C (70°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Ferries link Baisha with Jibei and other Penghu islands; local bus routes run along the coastal road – check current schedules.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Jibei Island

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h

Ferry from Houliao Wharf, about 30 min

Visit the stone‑weir museum; check ferry times.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Baisha Guesthouses

Small family‑run inns near the main road; suitable for 1 night.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
NT$800–NT$1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
Mid
NT$1,200–NT$2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
High
NT$2,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Baisha is generally safe; watch for strong sea breezes when walking near the coast and keep an eye on ferry schedules during typhoon season.
  • Ferry schedules vary by season; check the latest timetable before departure.
  • Some temples have limited opening hours; confirm before visiting.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119
Tourism helpline
0800-011-765

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Baisha白沙

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My bed tonight

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請到這個地址To this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119
  • Tourism helpline0800-011-765

Embassy

US consulate in Kaohsiung; Taiwan embassy in Washington, D.C.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ferry Houliao → Jibei: ≈ NT$300–NT$500 per person (check)
  • Bus along Baisha coast: ≈ NT$30 per ride

Say or show

  • 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
  • 謝謝 — Thank you (xièxiè)
  • 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
  • 渡輪在哪裡？ — Where is the ferry? (dùlún zài nǎlǐ?)
  • 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
  • 洗手間在哪裡？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baisha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Typhoon season Jul–Sep (check forecasts) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Baisha if you want to explore multiple temples.
  2. Combine Baisha with a day in Makung for a fuller Penghu experience.

Meanwhile

Back to Taiwan

Sources

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