Major city · Taiwan
Makung馬公
Spend 1–2 days in Makung to see the historic streets, forts and museums; add a half‑day if you want a beach park.
Makung (Magong) is the only city on the Penghu archipelago, a compact port town with a walkable historic centre, several forts, temples and marine museums. A full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you relax at Guanyinting Recreation Area or take a short ferry to Hujing for the Guanyin statue.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional typhoons)
- Airport
- MZG
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Makung110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
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 Makung, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
- SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
- SafetyMakung is generally safe; petty theft is rare.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourism helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMZG Penghu Airport (Magong) (Flights to Taipei‑Songshan, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Chiayi).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; motorbike rentals are common for reaching parks or nearby islands.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (draft)NT$100–150 (≈ US$4–5)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personNT$350 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomNT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomNT$4,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid NT$1,800 (≈ US$60) · High NT$2,800 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- MZG Penghu Airport (Magong) (Flights to Taipei‑Songshan, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Chiayi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Makung: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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
The town centre is walkable; motorbike rentals are common for reaching parks or nearby islands. Taxis are available at the harbor.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hujing Island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Ferry from Magong Harbor, about 30 min
Visit Guanyin Park and the large Guanyin statue.
Baisha (White Sand) Island
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Ferry from Magong Harbor, 20 min
Beach and the Qimei Lighthouse.
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.
MF Hotel Penghu
Central, near Magong Harbor; 2‑star, good for short stays.
Bowa Hotel
Near the harbor, mid‑range rooms.
Bayhouse Hostel Penghu
Beach‑side hostel in the suburbs, dorms and private rooms.
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
- Budget
- NT$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,800–2,800 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- NT$2,800 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × NT$2,500 | NT$2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$1,800 | NT$3,600 |
| Ferry Magong ↔ Hujing (round trip)2 × NT$300 · check | NT$600 |
| Motorbike rental, 1 day2 × NT$400 · check | NT$800 |
| eSIM data, 7 days2 × NT$500 · check | NT$1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$850 |
| Trip total≈ NT$4,680 per person per day, bed included | NT$9,350≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in NT$; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Vermicelli bowl (Siwei) | NT$120–180 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Beer (draft) | NT$100–150 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Ferry ticket (Magong ↔ Hujing)check | NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12) |
| Motorbike rental (full day)check | NT$400–600 (≈ US$14–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and sunscreen.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and sunscreen.
- Typhoon season (July–September) may suspend ferry services – check schedules.
- Some museums close on Mondays; verify opening days before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Kaohsiung (check address); other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Magong Harbor ↔ Hujing ferry: ≈ NT$330 round trip, 30 min each way (check)
- Motorbike rental (full day): ≈ NT$500, includes fuel
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 港口在哪裡？ — Where is the harbor? (gǎngkǒu zài nǎlǐ?)
- 有英文菜單嗎？ — Can I have the menu in English? (yǒu yīngwén càidān ma?)
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 Makung. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental for flexible island travel.
- Include a sunset fireworks guide for April‑June festivals.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Makung
- secondaryWikivoyage: Makung, revision 5239431 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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