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NT$1500, including equipment. September and October are the best windsurfing months
because of the good weather and wind conditions that have yet to get too extreme.
Diving & Snorkelling
Though it was possible to get in some great snorkelling and diving even off the main
beaches just a few years ago, a freak cold snap killed most of the shallow-water coral in
2008. The coral is growing back, but it will be years before the reefs return to their
former glory.
There are still great sites on the smaller islands and in less accessible locations on the
main archipelago. Liquid Sport does diving lessons and easy day trips in summer and
now has clear-bottomed sea kayaks for rent - a marvellous way to see the underwater
world.
Another reputable local dive instructor and guide is
Mr Liu
( 0928-370 035;
padi470704@yahoo.com.tw
)
, who is based in Makung; by appointment only.
Sleeping & Eating
There are hundreds of B&Bs around the archipelago and you can find a place to stay al-
most anywhere. While nearby food options will probably be limited, Makung is no more
than a 30-minute ride from any of the following.
Bayhouse Hostel Penghu
HOSTEL $
(Pēnghú Běijíguāng Bèibāokè Mínsù; 995 3005;
www.bayhouse.tw
;
17-26 Shanshui Village, 17-26;
dm from NT$600; )
Just back from Shanshui Beach, this is a bright and cheerful
hostel with clean mixed and female-only dorms and a well-equipped kitchen. The helpful
staff speak good English. Bayhouse offers free airport and ferry pick-ups and shuttles to
and from Makung twice a day.
Penghu Sunrise B&B
B&B $$$
(Pénghú Mínsù-Guǒyè Guānrìlóu; 992 0818;
www.sunrisebb.idv.tw
;
129-3 Guoyeh Village, 129-3;
s/d incl breakfast NT$1400/1800; )
Run by windsurfing fanatics Jan and his daughter
Karen, the Sunrise in Guoyeh Village is a bona fide B&B with ocean views, fresh morn-
ing coffee and English-speaking hosts. Rooms are bright and comfortably furnished, and
there's a communal lounge area with a panoramic view of the ocean. Scooter, bicycle,
windsurfing and sea-kayaking equipment are available for rent.
Erkan B&B
HOMESTAY $$$
