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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Cimei
七美
Spend 1–2 days on Cimei for the lighthouse, stone tomb, and coastal walks; longer only for relaxed beach time.
Cimei is a small Penghu township with a handful of historic sites, a lighthouse, a stone fish trap and a few seaside eateries. Its attractions are close together, so a single day covers the highlights; an extra night lets you enjoy sunrise at the lighthouse and unwind on the beach.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 七美
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, occasional typhoons)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$600–900 excl. bed · Mid NT$900–1,300 excl. bed · High NT$1,300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourism helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Seafood dish at cliffside restaurant | NT$200–350 |
| Chaozhou noodles | NT$80–120 |
| Breakfast set (danbing, dumplings) | NT$60–100 |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day) | NT$150–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CMJ · Qimei Airport
- Daily flights to Kaohsiung by Daily Air
Typical fares
- Ferry Magong ↔ Cimei
- about NT$150–200 each way (check schedule)
- Daily Air Cimei ↔ Kaohsiung
- about NT$1,200–1,500 one‑way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The island is walkable; bicycles and scooters are available for hire near the ferry wharf.
See and do
Known for
- Qimei Lighthouse
- Seven Beauties Tomb
- Nanyu Castle
- Golden Dragon Pagoda
- Double-Heart of Stacked Stones
- Little Taiwan rock formation
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Magong (Penghu Main Island) | Ferry from Qimei Nanhu Port, about 30 min | ≈ 45 min total |
| Wangan Island | Ferry via Magong, about 1 h total travel | ≈ 2 h |
| Kaohsiung (mainland) | Daily Air flight, ~30 min | ≈ 1 h including airport transfers |
Sleep
- Cheng Village B&B
- Traditional house near the harbour
- Dermi Sea View Homestay
- Sea‑view rooms, walkable to attractions
- Berkshire
- Small hotel by the harbour
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 廁所在哪裡？cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules to Magong vary by season; check times before travel.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
Cimei is low‑risk; main concerns are summer heat, occasional typhoon‑related ferry disruptions, and limited medical facilities—carry water, sun protection, and a basic first‑aid kit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cimei yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Qimei Lighthouse
- Seven Beauties Tomb
- Nanyu Castle
- Golden Dragon Pagoda
- Double-Heart of Stacked Stones
- Little Taiwan rock formation
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Cimei: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Cimei, revision 5239965 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239965
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Cimei七美
請送到這裡
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
US consular services are in Kaohsiung; Taiwanese emergency numbers above apply.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/cimei). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.