Magong Harbor

Coordinates: 23°33′37.9″N 119°34′14.0″E / 23.560528°N 119.570556°E / 23.560528; 119.570556
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Magong Harbor
馬公港
Map
Taiwan
Location
LocationMagong, Penghu, Taiwan
Coordinates23°33′37.9″N 119°34′14.0″E / 23.560528°N 119.570556°E / 23.560528; 119.570556

The Magong Harbor (traditional Chinese: 馬公港; simplified Chinese: 马公港; pinyin: Mǎgōng Gǎng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Má-keng-káng) is a harbor in Magong City, Penghu, Taiwan.

History[edit]

In 2015, Taiwan International Ports Corporation invested NT$1.1 billion to create the Penghu Pier to accommodate cruise liners, to make Magong Harbor a world class cruise terminal. The pier was expected to be launched in early 2018.[1]

Architecture[edit]

The harbor has 9 docks with total length of 956 meters.[2]

Destinations[edit]

The harbor serves boat trips to Kaohsiung, Tainan and Chiayi.[3][4][5][6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chou, Christine (24 October 2015). "Penghu Pier provides path to economic growth: TIPC". The China Post. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Magong Harbor (Port of Magong)". TravelKing. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Ferries from Taiwan to Penghu". Penghu National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Magong introduction". Magong City Office. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  5. ^ "馬公市公所-英文版-". mkcity.gov.tw. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Transportation Information". Archived from the original on 27 June 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)