Penghu

Buying tickets online is so convenient! Just go to the pier, queue up, and have the staff scan your QR code to board. It's really easy. The blue and white ferry fleet was very clean and fast, and the staff were very polite. A very pleasant experience!

The sea was very rough on the day of the trip, it felt like a pirate ship ride for an hour straight, and many of the passengers around me were seasick. But once we landed on the island, the beautiful scenery made all the seasickness worthwhile.

The instructors were dedicated to teaching and catered to all age groups (the older members of my family felt the instructors were very considerate, and the children found the explanations clear and easy to understand). We were very lucky this time; we saw several sea turtles and many beautiful aquatic plants and animals in the water – a fantastic experience. I suggest that before entering the water, we reiterate the importance of maintaining a distance from aquatic plants and animals to prevent unsuspecting tourists from inadvertently violating regulations. Alternatively, we could provide information on how to avoid aquatic animals that approach us.

The day before the trip, we were informed that we could upgrade to the Southern Four Islands tour plus visits to Dongji Island and Qimei Island, but skip Wang'an Island. After consideration, we decided to upgrade. Dongji Island isn't large, but walking around still takes a bit of time, so wearing comfortable shoes is recommended. The Southern Four Islands tour is a sea cruise. Honestly, if you're prone to seasickness, you'll probably sit still and try not to move, so even if the tour leader gives a thorough explanation, you might only get a brief glimpse. Also, the boatman mentioned that some pharmacies sell effective seasickness medication, although a set of three pills costs 30 yuan, making it 60 yuan per person round trip, but it's definitely effective. Seeing other passengers looking pale made me very glad I had taken my seasickness medication. The Qimei Twin Heart Stone Weir is truly beautiful, and the tour leader also introduces other attractions along the way, which is very interesting. You can Google the attractions beforehand, and there are also convenience stores at the port.

There were several companies at the dock, and I took the yellow boat from a company called TF Express. In addition to the times listed on the timetable, the ticket office staff also informed me of separate times. Electric scooters could be used without extra charge until 5:10.

The high-speed rail connection is very convenient. Exchanging ferry tickets is easy. The new ship is very comfortable. Boarding early gives you more room for your luggage.