The headland's Dutch fort, originally named Fort Vlissingen, dates back to 1622, making it the oldest European construction in Taiwan.
The site acts as a critical observation point for tracking maritime traffic entering Magong’s deep-water port.
A stone monument at the site marks the historical site where French soldiers were buried during the Sino-French War.
The area features a unique combination of basalt rock formations typical of the Penghu archipelago and remnants of man-made military defensive structures.
Shetoushan is situated at the precise geographical transition point between the open ocean and the sheltered waters of the Magong bay.
Shetoushan Recreation Area is a strategic coastal headland located at the southwestern tip of Magong’s Fengkui Peninsula in Penghu. The site serves as a historical military site featuring remnants from both the Dutch occupation and the Qing Dynasty. Visitors can view the ruins of a 17th-century Dutch fort, the oldest in Taiwan, alongside later military bunkers and artillery emplacements. The area offers panoramic views across the Magong Harbor entrance and the expansive Penghu Inner Sea. A designated monument commemorates the 1895 sunken French battleship, the La Triomphante. The park is integrated into a trail system that connects historical ruins with natural geological formations and coastal flora. Signage throughout the site explains the area's shifting military utility throughout Penghu's colonial history.
The elevated viewing platform overlooking the intersection of the harbor mouth and the open sea.
Bring polarized sunglasses to reduce intense glare from the surrounding sea water.
Walk the full loop trail to see both the historical ruins and the hidden coastal bunkers.
Carry sufficient water as there are no shops or vendors available within the recreation area boundaries.
Do not wander off the marked paths, as the terrain consists of unstable rocky soil and cliff edges.
