The name 'Yuwengdao' translates directly to 'Fisherman's Island,' an older historical name for Xiyu.
The statue stands near the site of a Qing Dynasty-era lighthouse, which was the first Western-style lighthouse built in Taiwan in 1778.
The coastal area surrounding the statue features columnar basalt formations created by rapid cooling of lava flows millions of years ago.
The location is strategically situated to overlook the turbulent waters of the Penghu Channel, historically known for challenging maritime navigation.
The Yuwengdao Statue, located at the southern tip of Xiyu Island in Penghu, depicts a local fisherman standing atop a basalt rock formation overlooking the Taiwan Strait. Erected in 1993, the statue honors the Penghu fishing industry and serves as a geographic marker for the area historically known as 'Fisherman's Island.' The figure is positioned near the Yuwengdao Lighthouse, one of the oldest Western-style lighthouses in Taiwan. The surrounding coastal landscape consists of massive, hexagonal columnar basalt formations typical of Penghu's geology. Visitors access the statue via a trail that provides direct views of the rugged shoreline and the intersection of the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait currents.
The elevated viewing platform positioned directly behind the statue, which captures the figure with the lighthouse and ocean in the background.
Bring a windbreaker even in summer, as the coastal location experiences strong, constant sea breezes.
Wear shoes with good grip for navigating the uneven rocky terrain surrounding the statue.
Stay on marked paths to avoid the loose gravel and steep drops near the basalt cliffs.
Climbing on the unstable basalt cliff edges for photographs.
