Xiaomen Geology Gallery

Penghu is composed of lava from volcano fissure eruption and before becoming the beautiful, spectacular, and at the same time precious geological landscape it experienced years and years of wind, rain, and wave erosion. If you would like to observe the various landscapes in Penghu, then Xiaomen Geology Gallery is your best choice.

Xiaomen Geology Gallery is situated at the entrance of Xiaomen Recreational Area. The exhibition hall houses a vast amount of information, as well as aesthetic and knowledgeable exhibition planning, turning the profound principles of geological geo-morphology into exciting, fun, and easy to understand everyday common sense.

Notice：Please do not talk loudly or use a loud speaker. Respect others who are also visiting. Smoking, Chewing Beetle nut and Gum are strictly forbidden. No pets or dangerous objects are allowed inside. Please do not touch the displays.

Xiaomenyu
Xiaomenyu is situated in Xiaomen Village in Xiyu Township, Penghu County, north of Xiyu, 0.5121km2 in area, it has long been known as “Pearl of Houmen”, and is the only islet in Xiyu Township with residents; Xiaomen Bridge (small crossing-sea bridge) connects Xiaomenyu with Xiyu Township, Penghu National Scenic Center built a car park here, as well as a path around the island, making this a famous scenic site in Penghu county. The origin of the name Xiaomenyu: east of Xiaomen Village lies a path with mountains on either side, in the past, this path was the only access to the outside for villagers in Xiaomen Village, and the path looked like a small door (Xiaomen in Chinese) from a distance, hence, this place was named Xiaomen.