Penghu Islands: A splendid landscape of historical mysteries
Today, I would like to invite you to embark on an adventure through time, deep into the heart of the Taiwan Strait, and explore the ancient and mysterious archipelago of the Penghu Islands. It is not only a strategic fulcrum for the recovery of Taiwan, but also a witness to the history of thousands of years of civilization. Follow me to unveil the mystery of history and feel the profound and fascinating story of the Penghu Islands.
1. ️ Island Pearl: The geographical miracle ️ of the Penghu Islands
First, let's immerse ourselves in the natural wonders of the Penghu Islands. The archipelago consists of 64 islands of various sizes, with a total area of more than 120 square kilometers. Among them, the most striking is Penghu Island, which occupies half of the entire archipelago, reaching 64.24 square kilometers. The coastline here is 114.52 kilometers long, winding and meandering, forming many natural harbors, and the most beautiful is "Pinghu".
The topography of the Penghu Islands is distinctive, and compared with the surrounding islands with high mountains and dangerous waters, it appears flat and pleasant, suitable for the construction of airports and ports. The three main islands - Penghu, Baisha and Yuwen are connected by a cross-sea bridge, forming a whole with convenient transportation. This geographical advantage makes the Penghu Islands an ideal base for military and cultural exchanges.
2. ️ Ancient footprints: the treasures ️ of civilization in the Penghu Islands
Next, we will trace the historical context and return to the early civilization era of the Penghu Islands. During the Song Dynasty, the island was incorporated into the Chinese territory and became part of the Quanzhou Prefecture in Fujian. From the perspective of population migration and cultural transmission, the Penghu Islands have become an important pioneer connecting the mainland and Taiwan.
During the Yuan Dynasty, the Penghu Inspection Department was set up here, but during the Ming Dynasty, the Dutch invasion broke the tranquility. However, the dramatic course of history makes one sigh. Zheng Chenggong's footsteps to recover Taiwan were actually the first to set foot on the Penghu Islands. It has not only become a springboard for Zheng Chenggong to recover Taiwan, but also a heart-warming historical chapter.
3. ⚔️ The key to the southeast: the strategic pinnacle ⚔️ of the Penghu archipelago
Now, we will set our sights on the strategic position of the Penghu Islands on the historical stage. Located in the heart of the Taiwan Strait, the Penghu Islands not only face the vast sea, but also face the key passage connecting the mainland and Taiwan. The Penghu Islands, known as the "key to the southeast", are located in the southwest of Taiwan Island, 160 kilometers away from the mainland in a straight line, and only 45 kilometers away from Taiwan Island.
This unique geographical location has made the ties between the mainland and Taiwan even closer, and it has become an ideal strategic fulcrum for the recovery of Taiwan. This point has been fully verified in history, both Zheng Chenggong and Shi Lang of the Qing Dynasty took the Penghu Islands as the vanguard of the capture of Taiwan.
4. The magnificence of history: the glorious peak of the Penghu archipelago
Let's stop on this historical journey and look back at the glorious moments of the Penghu Islands. This island has witnessed the civilization exchanges between the mainland and Taiwan, carried the magnificent moment of Zheng Chenggong's recovery of Taiwan, and played a key role in historical changes.
The Penghu Islands are not only a geographical miracle, but also a witness to history. From the Song Dynasty to the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and then to Zheng Chenggong's heroic battle, every change in the Penghu Islands reflects the pulse of the times. Today, we stand at the end of history and see the mysterious island gradually moving towards modernity.
5. Thinking and Exploring: The Unsolved Mystery of the Mystery of History
Finally, let's think about the historical mystery behind the Penghu Islands. How did this island play multiple roles on the stage of history? Why did it become a strategic fulcrum for the recovery of Taiwan? What are the unknown mysteries hidden in the cultural exchanges and historical changes?
Perhaps, it is these unsolved mysteries that make history more fascinating. History is not only a fact of the past, but also a mystery waiting to be revealed. The Penghu Islands are both a page in history and an eternal mystery.
Summary: The glory of history shines in Penghu
In this historical journey, we traveled through time and space and approached the treasure house of history of the Penghu Islands. It not only plays an important role in geography, but also witnesses the inheritance of civilization in the course of historical changes. From the footsteps of Zheng Chenggong to the capture of Shi Lang, the Penghu Islands have always been the center of history.
Let's delve into history and explore the wonders and mysteries of the Penghu Islands. This island is not only a witness to the past, but also a starting point for us to think about history. History is a book full of stories, and the Penghu Islands are one of the most fascinating pages. Let's continue to trace the footsteps of history and discover more unknown stories. History has just begun.