Anping-Magong Route Launches June 30, Pairing Firework Festival and Gen. J. Hou Fest to Attract Tourists

A new tourist ferry route will launch on June 30, connecting Tainan's Anping district with Penghu's Magong, aiming to attract travelers during the summer vacation period. Operated by Shuangji Fuqi Ferry, the service will run twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, throughout July and August.

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shorten the travel time between the two places, and connect the ancient capital's culture and marine tourism resources, driving a new island-hopping tourism model and injecting more vitality into southern Taiwan's tourism.

The initiative is designed to capitalize on popular summer events, including the Penghu Fireworks Festival and the Gen. J. Hou Music Festival in Tainan. This strategic timing allows visitors to easily combine island-hopping adventures with cultural and musical experiences. The ferry journey takes approximately 2.5 hours, offering scenic views of the Taiwan Strait and providing a convenient option for both short trips and extended island holidays.

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che highlighted the route's potential to shorten travel time between the popular destinations and integrate Tainan's historical charm with Penghu's marine tourism resources. He believes this new ferry service will inject vitality into southern Taiwan's tourism sector. Lin Guo-hua, Director of the Tourism and Travel Bureau, noted that the Anping-Magong line is becoming a signature marine tourism route for Tainan, complementing existing services to Penghu's Southern Penghu Islands from Jiangjun Fishing Port.

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The Anma line has become one of Tainan's characteristic marine tourism routes.

The Tourism and Travel Bureau is also promoting a "Triple Treat" accommodation package in Tainan for visitors attending the Gen. J. Hou Music Festival. This package includes accommodation discounts,消費點數 (xiāofèi diǎnshù - consumption points), and a lucky draw. Tourists can plan to attend the music festival in Tainan first, then take the ferry to Penghu for the fireworks festival, effectively experiencing "two cities, two festivals" in one trip. The bureau encourages visitors to explore Tainan's renowned snacks and historical sites before heading to Penghu, or vice versa, to experience the cultural richness and culinary delights of both regions.

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experience 'two cities, two festivals' all at once