Islands, Taiwan
Getting around Penghu
How to get around Penghu
Fly in from Taiwan's main cities or take a ferry from Chiayi. On Penghu, scooters, bus tours and taxis are the way; outer islands need boats.
Ways to get around Penghu
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter or e-scooter rental | About NT$250–600 a day | The standard way around; check licence rules |
| Local bus | NT$20–60 | Magong to Xiyu and Baisha; infrequent |
| Taxi or island tour car | About NT$150–250 for 5 km | Day tours of the island are popular |
| Ferries to outer islands | Roughly NT$150–400 | To Qimei, Wang'an and Jibei; weather cancels sailings |
Taxis in Penghu
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Apps are unreliable on the islands. Use taxis, island tour cars or hotel pickups; book the day before for outer islands.
Arriving in Penghu
Magong (MZG)
Flights from Taipei Songshan about 50 min, from Taichung, Kaohsiung and Tainan; taxi to Magong about NT$150–250, 10 min.
Via Budai Port (Chiayi)
Ferry from Budai Port to Magong about 90 min; seasonal (daily 10:30 from Apr to mid-Oct 2026), cancelled in rough seas.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented everywhere; foreign visitors need a licence valid in Taiwan (often an IDP with a motorcycle category). Wind and sand cause crashes.
- Driving: on the right. IDP valid 30 days; for longer stays, register it at a motor vehicles office. Scooters need a motorcycle endorsement.
- Onward travel in Taiwan: High-speed rail runs the west coast, Taipei to Kaohsiung in about 1.5–2 hours. TRA trains reach the east coast; intercity buses are cheaper and frequent.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Penghu?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Apps are unreliable on the islands. Use taxis, island tour cars or hotel pickups; book the day before for outer islands.
What's the best way to get around Penghu?
Fly in from Taiwan's main cities or take a ferry from Chiayi. On Penghu, scooters, bus tours and taxis are the way; outer islands need boats.
How do I get from the airport to Penghu?
Flights from Taipei Songshan about 50 min, from Taichung, Kaohsiung and Tainan; taxi to Magong about NT$150–250, 10 min.
Is Penghu walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Taiwan Railway
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Penghu National Scenic Area
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Taiwan Arrival Card
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