That sounds awesome! Enjoy it there 
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Dear god where did those foreigners come from? Three years ago I knew the only FET on Penghu and she was going between three schools. The year before that it was one guy trying to go between four schools. They “didn’t have the money” to hire more foreign teachers. Or did Fulbright come in with Taiwan and American tax dollars and throw 30 big noses with no background in education at Penghu’s public schools too?
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There are 5-7 FETs on the island and 9-11 Fulbright teachers. So 15-20 total. They are trying to get a foreign teacher in as many schools as possible. Even Qimei (outer island) has an FET now and they are working on getting Wang An (another outer island) an FET. The Bilingual by 2030 program has had a big impact on getting foreign teachers here.
From what I’ve seen, the Fulbright teachers are very helpful and positive and assist the local English teachers during instruction quite well.
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Glad to hear things worked out. Do you have any recommendations for food over there? Going to visit next week.
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Wow, I’m shocked but excited.
Oh man, I went to Wang An in 2020 and loved it. It would be a very cool place to semi-retire, but even though it’s a “paradise” I think I would still feel too isolated. I suppose it would be easy enough to take weekend trips to Penghu proper.
Hmmm…
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Are there not any where you live? (in Southern Taiwan we have them)
funny cartoon!, but Penghu is more like a resort town, than a country backwater. And always changing for the better mostly.
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I know they’re not really a thing in Greater Taipei.
I am always amused when I see them in Taoyuan.
Great photos ! Everyone looks so happy. Magong/Penghu is great place! Want go back soon as well to Qimei Township(a place I have never visited)
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- White Bay Restaurant has a great view right on the beach (Aimen Beach)
Google Maps - Lanka Restaurant is another great beach restaurant (Shili Beach)
Google Maps - 360 is very close to Lanka and also has amazing views
https://www.google.com/maps/place/青灣360海岸歐亞料理/@23.5279577,119.5535814,17.75z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1srestaruant!3m4!1s0x346c51b584f10ae3:0xca554dd73c1ec517!8m2!3d23.5290331!4d119.5541374 - Best Vietnamese-good for lunch-great egg rolls and sandwiches, pho is good (downtown)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/阿鳳牛肉河粉/@23.571465,119.5724348,3a,75y/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPScutyZEh4zBOb-BdgOMmXmOtaH3ozdDk9fd8z!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPScutyZEh4zBOb-BdgOMmXmOtaH3ozdDk9fd8z%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i5664!8i4248!4m9!1m2!2m1!1svietnamese!3m5!1s0x346c5aeefd9fbf8d:0x833ee521a07b5c8e!8m2!3d23.5714191!4d119.5723897!15sCgp2aWV0bmFtZXNlWgwiCnZpZXRuYW1lc2WSARV2aWV0bmFtZXNlX3Jlc3RhdXJhbnQ - Hong Kong Style fried noodles-this place looks pretty cool at night and has great fried noodles and butter buns (downtown)
Google Maps - My favorite Korean spot is in Pier 3. Good atmoshpere and reasonably priced.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/金醬府+韓式料理%2F石鍋%2F部隊鍋-澎湖韓式料理|推薦異國料理|必吃韓式料理|在地推薦美食|特色美食|必吃美食/@23.5669605,119.5729684,18z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1skorean+restaurant!3m5!1s0x346c5b6e8010a091:0x34cd17929517c9f9!8m2!3d23.5673399!4d119.572906!15sChFrb3JlYW4gcmVzdGF1cmFudFoTIhFrb3JlYW4gcmVzdGF1cmFudJIBCnJlc3RhdXJhbnSaASNDaFpEU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZKUTBGblNVUkxOMHB1WkZKbkVBRQ - Favorite place for fresh sashimi is “Since 2008”-The inside is basic but the quality of food and price is great.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/菊楓食堂日式料理Since2008/@23.5747401,119.580176,16.75z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sjapanese+restaurant!3m5!1s0x346c5add81d9f8db:0xd7fcb07848aeac15!8m2!3d23.5753885!4d119.5805886!15sChNqYXBhbmVzZSByZXN0YXVyYW50WhUiE2phcGFuZXNlIHJlc3RhdXJhbnSSARNqYXBhbmVzZV9yZXN0YXVyYW50 - This is a much fancier and pricier Japanese spot, you pay more for the atmostphere.(sushi bar chef does some fancy stuff when making your plate).
https://www.google.com/maps/place/神樂日本料理/@23.5747401,119.580176,16.75z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sjapanese+restaurant!3m5!1s0x346c5b96522ed775:0x975f896525224dc2!8m2!3d23.574262!4d119.580888!15sChNqYXBhbmVzZSByZXN0YXVyYW50WhUiE2phcGFuZXNlIHJlc3RhdXJhbnSSARxqYXBhbmVzZV9yZWdpb25hbF9yZXN0YXVyYW50 - The Eatery-All you can eat buffet plus all you can drink Sake and Corona for 880NT
Google Maps - Addict Restaurant-probably the best western food restaurant in Penghu in regards to quality.
Google Maps - Butterfly Cafe-best hamburger you can get in Penghu. Family friendly spot.
Google Maps’/@23.576543,119.5716048,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x346c5ae5d3c32e7f:0x9c19f7839b463d69!8m2!3d23.5765381!4d119.5737935 - High Wave Pizza is great for a late night dinner and drinks. Expect to wait a bit for the pie but it is good. California Pizza is great but is only take out and is more expensive.
Google Maps - Dafang Steak House-For your basic steak + soup/drink spot Dafong is the best for your dollar. The Salmon steak is 2 big peices and fresh.
Google Maps - This spot is the best steak/wine joint I have been to on the island. Great warm bread and soup served wwith each meal. Vibe is fancy/date night. Expect to pay 2000nt for the steak and a bottle of red. Definitely worth it.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/卡麥拉歐亞料理/@23.5740084,119.5706052,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPNnV-ue01g47li9qNlmxZlwmbAHHjwQWu0Kjzl!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPNnV-ue01g47li9qNlmxZlwmbAHHjwQWu0Kjzl%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m9!1m2!2m1!1ssteak!3m5!1s0x346c5aef922405e7:0x5e6b2d5e60ad6f75!8m2!3d23.5740078!4d119.5706073!15sCgVzdGVha1oHIgVzdGVha5IBEndlc3Rlcm5fcmVzdGF1cmFudJoBJENoZERTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VSck5qWkxkWGwzUlJBQg - Shooting the Breeze Cafe-This is one of the coolest coffee shops in town. It looks like a small castle and is across the street from rainbow bridge so the location is good. Great spot to chill and read a book or grab a morning coffee. I recommend the drinks, not the food haha
Google Maps - Another cool coffee shop, right on the beach, my wife’s friend owns it.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/及林春咖啡館｜林投店/@23.5547995,119.6301493,15z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x346c5af33b2cae41:0x1773ab8f53119506!2sAimen+Beach!3b1!8m2!3d23.5547805!4d119.6389041!3m4!1s0x346c450647a9648d:0xadd03029ff70e07a!8m2!3d23.5592998!4d119.6426317 - Live music-a live band plays here Wed-Sun nights. Very loud and expensive but the band is good.
Google Maps - 1818 is a cool bar with Guiness on tap! Freud’s is also another good dive bar but 1818 is better. If you go to Freud’s get the small salted steak side with your beer/mixed drink!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/1818·餐酒館‧Bistro/@23.5668221,119.5676449,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x346c5bf107225ea3:0xafd8ccfb91b7436c!8m2!3d23.5668172!4d119.5698336 - Mad Dog also has live music but I have not been there in a long time, you would need to check there FB page to see if a band will be playing.
Google Maps - Retro antique candy store and souvenier shop
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So these are my top 20 food/drink spots, what surprised me when I moved here is just how much there is to do and explore. There are 100s of restaurants and many things to do in regards to sight seeing and having fun. For things to do just use trip advisor haha. If you are staying downtown you will have plenty to do . Hit me up one day you are here and we can have a beer or coffee or something. Or don’t. LOL. Enjoy Penghu!
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Wow this may be the best one stop info top 20 list I’ve seen for a specific location.
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Haha thanks! One of the best things to do in Penghu is EAT AND DRINK so I have lots of food/drink recommendations. Wish I could include everything I like but the list would be too damn long LOL
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Should also mention fireworks
25 April to 30 June with fireworks a couple times a week last time I checked I think is Monday and Thursday.
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Urchin
I love the huge mounds of fresh sea urchin on ice available here
清心飲食店 Ching-Shin Seafood
06 998 1128
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Have you been to Addict Restaurant (癮餐廳)? I always looked forward to eating there whenever I visited Penghu. Excellent eggs benedicts and other western style dishes.
They used to be located on Minsheng Rd. but they went out of business a year or two ago. Or so I thought…
I just checked and they are in business again at a new location on Lin Sen Rd. Now I’m really excited to visit again and see if it’s still as good as I remember.
EDIT: Whoops, I see it now on your list!
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Such a good post, thank you!
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You just gave me a list of places to try next week. Thanks!
Is there anything good near Shanshui beach?
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For drinks and snacks there is a western owned bar called The Beach Break right near Shanshui beach. I know they have been renovating and plan to reopen soon, they may or may not be open during your stay.
There is a cool open spaced BBQ/Beer spot in Shanshui I can recommend. Get the oysters but bring your own lemon and hot sauce LOL
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Hello!
Thanks for the great recs! Do you know if the pool hall is still open? If so, where is it? We are here for the week to enjoy the beach and would love to get a game of pool in!
Sara
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The pool hall shut down a few years ago. If you go to the Four Points hotel, you can pay 300nt for swimming pool access. The swimming pool area has a few pool tables, video games, etc…Also has a sauna and hot tub.
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