Xiyu Township臺灣地區鄉鎮市區級以上行政區域名稱中英對照表 Glossary of Names for Administrative Divisions. Accessed at Taiwan Geographic Names Information System website . Ministry of the Interior. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2016. (alternatively Siyu, Hsiyu, Si Island, Hsi Island) is a rural township in Penghu County, Taiwan. It has a population of 8,301 and an area of 18.7148 square kilometres.
The major scenic spots include some forts and lighthouse. They were built or reconstructed in the Qing dynasty, and were credited as National Relic Site of Taiwan.
History On July 16, 1683, the island was attacked by Qing forces in the Battle of Penghu.
On March 10, 2012, President Ma Ying-jeou visited the area and participated in religious ceremonies at temples in the township.
Geography
The township includes two inhabited islands, Yuweng Island () and Xiaomen Islet (Siaomen Islet, Hsiaomen Island, ), and one small uninhabited island, Haiqian Reef ().
Administrative divisions The township includes eleven rural villages: Hengjiao Village () Hejie Village () Zhuwan Village () Xiaomen Village () Dachi Village () Erkan Village () Chitung Village () Chixi Village () Chima Village () Neian Village () Waian Village ()
Tourist attractions Chuwan Crab Museum Erkan Chen Residence Penghu Great Bridge Xiaomen Geology Gallery Xiyu Eastern Fort Xiyu Western Fort Whale Cave: The Xiaomen Village located exclusively at Xiaomen Island is connected to the main island of Xiyu via Xiaomen Bridge. Yuwengdao Lighthouse
Transportation Xiyu is connected to neighboring Baisha by the Penghu Great Bridge.
Notable natives Huang Ching-cheng, sculptor Tsai De-sheng, Director-General of National Security Bureau (2009–2014)
See also List of islands of the Republic of China
References
External links
Shiyeu Township Hall 【離島風情系列-02】澎湖西嶼島風情 ('Outlying Island Culture Series Episode 2 - Penghu Xiyu Island Culture')