Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir
Heart to Heart
Speaking of Penghu, the romantic Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir can never be missed. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is located in Dunghu village in Cimei Township, Penghu. Not only does the name “Cimei”, meaning “seven beauties”, sound beautiful itself, the
two connected heart-shaped stone weir near the coast also make the place so romantic that many tourists come attracted by its reputation. There are especially many couples visiting here, and it seems that coming to the Twin Hearts Stone Weir together, they
can be blessed.
Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir consists of two heart-shaped stone weirs, connecting end to end and forming a double heart-shaped romantic picture. The two hearts respond to each other, and look like two lovers lean close together. Since the Twin Hearts Stone
Weir gained its popularity, it has become the synonym of Penghu’s tourism.
A Beautiful trap
Though the beautiful Twin Hearts Stone Weir is associated with romance, the stone weirs are originally used as a trap to catch fish. When the tide rises, it floods the stone weir, bringing a great amount of fishes when it ebbs, the fishes are trapped in
the stone weir because of the drop of water level. And it’s like catching the turtle inside the jar.
Stone Weir Festival
Penghu Stone Weir Festival is a big event in Penghu. It’s held for tourism in Penghu, so the tourists are very welcomed to join the activities. Tourists are allowed to experience the traditional fishing using stone weir artists are invited to perform,
and there is even a fresh and delicious Gourmet Carnival!
To live high and look down.
If you come to Cimei Twin Hearts Stone weir, you can overlook it from the uphill nearby. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is formed with many stones, and two big hearts can be seen looking down from a higher place. The Twin Hearts Stone weir is much bigger and
more splendid than it’s thought to be, and it feels like full of bliss of love. That’s why so many tourists came attracted by it, and they were never disappointed.
After overlooking the Twin Hearts Stone Weir, you can also go into the water, taking a walk or just playing around. The nearby sea is blue and the water is clear. If the water level is not too high, or when it’s ebbing, you might want to go inside the
Twin Hearts Stone Weir, to feel being surrounded by love, and you can have fun in a rather romantic way.
Dingshi Stone Weir
Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir is located in Dingshi, Dunghu village, so it’s also called “Dingshi Stone Weir”. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is not only a piece of scenery in Penghu, it’s also a cultural scene, reserving the wisdom and footprint of the ancestors.
Therefore, the government has been active and enthusiastic in the maintenance of Twin Hearts Stone Weir, hoping to keep preserving it for the descendents.
A friendly reminder should be given to you, however. When you come to the beautiful Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir, please do not leave behind anything besides photos and the memory. The stones of the Stone Weir are not to be damaged. We hope that tourists
can show their public morals and protect this great cultural scenery.