Penghu Zhongyang Old Street

Old streets are one of Taiwan's cultural characteristics, and the outlying Penghu Island is no exception. The only qualified old street on Penghu Island is the Zhongyang Old Street—"Zhongyang" means "central" in Mandarin. Situated near Four Eyes Well and Penghu Mazu Temple, Zhongyang Old Street can be seen through at a glance, yet red brick pillars and wooden houses still give it a hint of history.

The only pity here is the commercial atmosphere that overshadows the historical ambiance, yet that's why lively cultural creations are introduced to the old street. On the old street, you can find painted floating balls with cat portraits on them, handmade basalt accessories, cactus mille-feuilles, martial art schools, tea shops, Breast Touching Lane (Molu Lane), etc. If you want to experience unique cultural creativity on Ju Island (菊島), Zhongyang Old Street is a good choice. Just note most of the shops here only open during the summer tourist season, which makes the old street much more antique and tranquil during off-season. Visitors may choose between the two distinctively different atmospheres according to their preference.