Twin Hearts Stone Weir
About This Museum
Out on the windswept shores of Qimei Township in Penghu, you'll find a remarkable piece of living history laid out in stone. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir isn't a building at all, but a centuries-old fishing trap built painstakingly by hand from local basalt. Its genius lies in the beautiful, double-heart shape that becomes fully visible only when the tide recedes. This clever design worked with the ocean's rhythms to corral fish, making it both a practical tool and a stunning work of art etched into the coastline.
Collection Highlights
The main exhibit is the weir itself—a vast, interlocking maze of dark stones forming two perfect hearts against the sand and sea. There are no plaques or artifacts indoors; the entire attraction is this ancient, functional sculpture and the story of traditional fishing culture it represents.
Visitor Information
Timing is everything here. Check the local tide charts and plan your visit for low tide, as the weir is completely submerged when the water is high. It's free to visit and located right along the coast, so wear sturdy shoes for walking on the rocky shore.
Architecture & Building
An indigenous, functional stone structure built directly into the coastal intertidal zone using the dry-stack method with local basalt columns and rubble.
Contact & Location
Address: 七美國中, 4, 埔內, 中和村, 七美鄉, 澎湖縣, 883, 臺灣
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